1 After this, when the king of the Ammonites died and his son Hanun succeeded him,
2 David thought, 'I shall show Hanun son of Nahash the same faithful love as his father showed me.' And David sent his representatives to offer him condolences over his father. But, when David's representatives reached the Ammonites' country,
3 the Ammonite princes said to Hanun their master, 'Do you really think David means to honour your father when he sends you messengers with sympathy? On the contrary, the reason why David has sent his representatives to you is to explore the city, to reconnoitre and so overthrow it.'
4 Whereupon Hanun seized David's representatives, shaved off half their beards, cut their clothes off halfway up, at their buttocks, and sent them away.
5 When David was told, he sent someone to meet them, since the men were overcome with shame. 'Stay in Jericho', the king said, 'until your beards have grown again, and come back then.'
6 When the Ammonites realised that they had antagonised David, they sent agents to hire twenty thousand foot soldiers from the Aramaeans of Beth-Rehob and the Aramaeans of Zobah, one thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from the prince of Tob.
7 When David heard this, he sent Joab with the whole army, the champions.
8 The Ammonites marched out and drew up their line of battle at the city gate, while the Aramaeans of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah kept their distance in the open country.
9 Joab, seeing that he had to fight on two fronts, to his front and to his rear, chose the best of Israel's picked men and drew them up in line facing the Aramaeans.
10 He entrusted the rest of the army to his brother Abishai, and drew them up in line facing the Ammonites.
11 'If the Aramaeans prove too strong for me,' he said, 'you must come to my help; if the Ammonites prove too strong for you, I shall come to yours.
12 Be brave! Let us acquit ourselves like men for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God. And let Yahweh do as he thinks right!'
13 Joab and the force with him joined battle with the Aramaeans, who fled at his onslaught.
14 When the Ammonites saw that the Aramaeans had fled, they too fled from Abishai and withdrew into the city. Hence, Joab broke off his campaign against the Ammonites and returned to Jerusalem.
15 The Aramaeans, realising that Israel had got the better of them, concentrated their forces.
16 Hadadezer sent messengers and mobilised the Aramaeans living on the other side of the river; and these arrived at Helam, with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer's army, at their head.
17 David, being informed of this, mustered all Israel, crossed the Jordan and arrived at Helam. The Aramaeans drew up in line facing David and engaged him.
18 But the Aramaeans fled from Israel, and David killed seven hundred of their chariot teams and forty thousand men; he also cut down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there.
19 When all Hadadezer's vassal kings saw that Israel had got the better of them, they made peace with the Israelites and became their subjects. The Aramaeans were afraid to give any more help to the Ammonites.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Samuel, 10:
Chapter 10 of 2 Samuel reports a war between the Ammonites and the Israelites after the death of the ammonite King. The chapter also mentions the loyalty of Hanum, the new Amonite King, to David. The following verses are related to topics covered in the chapter:
Deuteronomy 20:1 - "When you go out to the battle against your enemies, and you will see horses, and cars, and more numerous people than you, you will not fear them; for the Lord your God, who made you come out of the land of Egypt, is with you." This verse deals with the confidence that God's people must have in facing their enemies, even if they are more powerful.
Psalm 60:12 - "With God we will do prowess; for He will tread our enemies to the feet." David, leader of the Israeli army, trusted God to help him overcome his enemies.
Proverbs 20:18 - "With prudent advice you shall make war; and there is victory in the multitude of counselors." This verse highlights the importance of seeking wise advice before making important decisions, including those related to war.
Isaiah 41:10 - "Do not fear, because I am with you, do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse conveys a message similar to Deuteronomy 20:1, encouraging God's people to trust God in times of war.
1 Corinthians 16:13-"Watch, be firm in the faith; you behave varinly, and strengthen you." This verse talks about the importance of remaining strong and firm in difficult times, trusting in the strength that comes from God. This also applies to war situations, where perseverance and courage are essential.
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