In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, Joab led the Israelite army in successful attacks against the land of the Ammonites. In the process he laid siege to the city of Rabbah, attacking and destroying it. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This chapter, which records other military exploits from David’s reign that the writer of Chronicles considered important, should be compared with …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

After the year had ended. — In Hebrew, this means at the time of the return of the year, that is, in spring. (See [Refere…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Though the Lord will severely correct the sins of his believing people, he will not leave them in the hands of their enemies. His assistance will o…