KJV ORIGINAL
And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joab sent messengers to David with this message: 'I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the city's water supply.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joab is reporting to King David that he has successfully attacked the Ammonite capital city of Rabbah and gained control of its crucial water source.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during David's war against the Ammonites, while David had remained in Jerusalem (where his affair with Bathsheba occurred). Joab, David's military commander, was leading the siege of Rabbah, the fortified capital city of the Ammonites. Capturing the water supply was a critical military victory, as it would force the city to surrender.
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