John Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 10:9

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, etc.] Or “the face” of it f166; armies appeared both before and behind, about to attack him both in front and rear; the Targum is, “and Joab saw that the warriors, or those that made war, were strong against him before and behind:” he chose of all the choice [men] of Israel; the most eminent for strength, and valour, and military skill, who had been tried, and were famous for warlike exploits, the flower of the army: and put [them] in array against the Syrians; who might be the strongest party, and the best soldiers; though being but mercenaries, if hard beset, would sooner give way, as he might suppose, upon which the Ammonites would do the same.

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