2 Samuel 10:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When David heard about this, he sent Joab and all his army of fighting men.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is responding to a threat by sending his military commander Joab with the entire army to handle the situation.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after the Ammonites had humiliated David's ambassadors and hired foreign mercenaries to fight against Israel. David was responding to what had become a serious military threat that required his full army's attention, not just a diplomatic solution.

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