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2 Samuel 10:14

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 10:14

Verse 14 of 19

Scripture focus

And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 10:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 10:14

Theological / Devotional

Fled they also. The courage of Ammon was no greater than the strength of its allies. If the Syrians had proved victorious, then the Ammonites would have advanced against Abishai. But when the Syrians fled, their courage fled also, and with it their hopes of victory.

Into the city. The reason for stationing themselves before the gate of the city was probably that they might have available this place of retreat in case of a reverse. Under such conditions and with such a spirit they could not hope to do their best.

Joab returned. It was not possible for Joab to follow up his victory. The Syrians with their horsemen and chariots could readily make their escape, while the Ammonites could find refuge within their city walls. Only a long and costly siege could bring them to terms. For this David seems to have been unprepared.

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