And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate.
The messenger said to David, 'The enemy soldiers were stronger than us and attacked us in the open field, but we fought back and chased them all the way to the entrance of their city gate.'
The messenger is reporting to King David that despite being initially overpowered, Israel's army fought back and pursued the enemy to their city walls.
📚 Historical Context
This message was delivered during David's siege of the Ammonite city of Rabbah. David had sent Joab and his army to battle while David remained in Jerusalem, where he had committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for her husband Uriah's death in battle. The messenger was reporting the military situation, which included Uriah's death as David had secretly planned.
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