KJV ORIGINAL
Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Joab sent a messenger to tell David everything that had happened in the battle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how Joab reported the war's events to King David.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during David's war against the Ammonites, where Joab was commanding David's army in the field. David had remained in Jerusalem instead of going to battle himself, which was unusual for a king. Joab is preparing to deliver news that includes both military updates and the death of Uriah the Hittite, whom David had deliberately placed in harm's way.
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