And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.
And Joab blew the trumpet, and the troops stopped chasing the Israelite army and came back, because Joab restrained his soldiers.
Joab called off his army's pursuit of the defeated Israelites by blowing a trumpet signal, showing his control over the battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is facing a rebellion led by his son Absalom, who had attempted to usurp the throne and divide the kingdom. After a major battle where Absalom's forces are defeated and he is killed, Joab, as David's chief commander, blows the trumpet to call off the pursuit of the fleeing Israelite troops, preventing unnecessary further bloodshed. This reflects the ancient military practice of using trumpets for signals in warfare, emphasizing discipline and strategic restraint.
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