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1 Chronicles 19:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 19:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
1 Chronicles 19:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And the rest of the people he committed into the hand of Abishai his brother; and they put themselves in array against the children of Ammon.
12And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
13Be of good courage, and let us play the man for our people, and for the cities of our God: and Jehovah do that which seemeth him good.
14So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
15And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
16And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the River, with Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer at their head.
17And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they fled: Kg1 20:13, Kg1 20:19-21, Kg1 20:28-30; Ch2 13:5-16; Jer 46:15, Jer 46:16 1 Chronicles 19:15”
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