American Standard Version (ASV):
And 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.
King James Version (KJV):
And 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: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer [went] before them.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And 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.
King James Version (KJV):
And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over 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.
American Standard Version (ASV):
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
King James Version (KJV):
So Joab and the people that [were] with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And 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.
King James Version (KJV):
And 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.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Be 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.
King James Version (KJV):
Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do [that which is] good in his sight.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And 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.
King James Version (KJV):
And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set [themselves] in array against the children of Ammon.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And 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.
King James Version (KJV):
And 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.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.
King James Version (KJV):
Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put [them] in array against the Syrians.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
King James Version (KJV):
And when David heard [of it], he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.
King James Version (KJV):
And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come [were] by themselves in the field.