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The Wisdom of Focused Action
Commentators explain that Joab's victory was not random but the result of wise military strategy. He focused his main force on the stronger enemy, the Syrian mercenaries, correctly judging that if they broke, the dependent Ammonites would lose morale. This highlights the value of wise planning and confronting primary challenges directly.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 10:13
19th Century
Bishop
Against the Syrians. —The attack was begun, not against both parts of the foe at once, but Joab threw the weight of his forces aga…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto
the battle against the Syrians…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 10:6–14
17th Century
Minister
Those who are at war with the Son of David not only give the provocation but begin the war. God has forces to send against those who set his wrath …