KJV ORIGINAL
So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stopped where they were. They stopped chasing after Israel and didn't fight anymore.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Joab calling an end to the battle by blowing a trumpet, and all his men immediately stopped fighting and pursuing their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the civil war that followed King Saul's death, when David's forces (led by Joab) were fighting against the remaining supporters of Saul's family. Joab was David's military commander and nephew, known for his tactical skill and sometimes ruthless decisions. The trumpet was commonly used in ancient warfare to signal commands to troops across the battlefield.
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