1 Chronicles 19:8
New International Version
On hearing this, David sent Joab out with the entire army of fighting men.

New Living Translation
When David heard about this, he sent Joab and all his warriors to fight them.

English Standard Version
When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.

Berean Standard Bible
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.

King James Bible
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

New King James Version
Now when David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.

New American Standard Bible
When David heard about it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.

NASB 1995
When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.

NASB 1977
When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then David heard of it, and he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.

Amplified Bible
When David heard about it, he sent Joab and all the army of courageous men.

Christian Standard Bible
David heard about this and sent Joab and all the elite troops.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David heard about this and sent Joab and the entire army of warriors.

American Standard Version
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

Contemporary English Version
David heard what was happening, and he sent out Joab with his army.

English Revised Version
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After David heard about this, he sent Joab and all the elite troops.

Good News Translation
When David heard what was happening, he sent out Joab and the whole army.

International Standard Version
In response, David sent out Joab and his entire army of elite soldiers.

Majority Standard Bible
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.

NET Bible
When David heard the news, he sent Joab and the entire army to meet them.

New Heart English Bible
When David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of the mighty men.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

World English Bible
When David heard of it, he sent Joab with all the army of the mighty men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David hears, and sends Joab, and all the host of the mighty men,

Young's Literal Translation
And David heareth, and sendeth Joab, and all the host of the mighty men,

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will hear, and he will send Joab and all the army of strong ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of valiant men:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when David had heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of strong men.

New American Bible
When David heard of this, he sent Joab and his whole army of warriors against them.

New Revised Standard Version
When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the warriors.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
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Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David heard and he sent Yuab and all the armies of mighty men.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David heard, and sent Joab and all the host of mighty men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Messengers Disgraced
7So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites came from their cities and marched out for battle. 8On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. 9The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 10:7
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.

1 Chronicles 18:5-6
When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 20:1
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.

2 Samuel 8:3-6
David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. / David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. / When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. ...

1 Kings 11:15-16
Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

2 Samuel 8:13-14
And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 18:12-13
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

2 Samuel 21:15-17
Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”

1 Chronicles 11:10-14
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.

1 Chronicles 14:8-17
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...

2 Samuel 5:17-25
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...

1 Chronicles 17:8
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

1 Chronicles 18:1-4
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...

1 Chronicles 19:16-19
When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them. / When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. / But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.

Joab

1 Chronicles 11:6,10
And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief…

2 Samuel 23:8
These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.

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1. David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated
6. The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai
16. Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David














On hearing this
This phrase indicates a response to a report or news. In the context of 1 Chronicles 19, David receives intelligence about the Ammonites hiring Aramean forces to bolster their military strength against Israel. The Hebrew root for "hearing" (שָׁמַע, shama) implies not just the act of listening but also understanding and responding appropriately. This highlights the importance of discernment and wisdom in leadership, as David's immediate reaction is to protect his people and God's covenant nation.

David
David, the anointed king of Israel, is a central figure in the Old Testament. His leadership is characterized by a heart after God, as seen in 1 Samuel 13:14. Historically, David's reign is marked by military conquests and the establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. His actions in this verse reflect his role as a warrior king, defending Israel against external threats and maintaining the sovereignty of the nation God entrusted to him.

sent Joab
Joab, the commander of David's army, is a formidable military leader known for his strategic prowess and loyalty to David. The Hebrew word for "sent" (שָׁלַח, shalach) conveys the idea of commissioning or dispatching with authority. Joab's role is crucial, as he is entrusted with executing David's military strategies. This highlights the importance of delegation and trust in leadership, as David relies on Joab's capabilities to lead the army effectively.

and the entire army of mighty men
The "mighty men" (גִּבּוֹרִים, gibborim) were elite warriors renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. These men were not only physically strong but also loyal to David and committed to the cause of Israel. The phrase underscores the unity and strength of David's forces, reflecting the spiritual truth that God's people are called to stand together in the face of adversity. Historically, these mighty men played a significant role in securing Israel's borders and expanding its territory, demonstrating the power of collective action under godly leadership.

(8) All the host of the mighty men.--So the Hebrew text. The Hebrew margin and Samuel read "all the host," viz., the mighty men. The "mighty men" (gibborim) were a special corps. (Comp. 1Samuel 23:13; 1Samuel 27:8; 2Samuel 2:3; 2Samuel 16:6; 1Kings 1:8.) Either, then, the term has a general sense here, or we must read, "and the mighty men."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On hearing this,
וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע (way·yiš·ma‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

David
דָּוִ֑יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

sent
וַיִּשְׁלַח֙ (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

Joab
יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites

and
וְאֵ֥ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the entire
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

army
צָבָ֖א (ṣā·ḇā)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

of mighty men.
הַגִּבּוֹרִֽים׃ (hag·gib·bō·w·rîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant


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