1 Chronicles 19:10 nasb — Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of…

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"Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans."

— 1 Chronicles 19:10, NASB

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1 Chronicles 19 — Context

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So they hired for themselves 32,chariots, and the king of Maacah and his people, who came and camped before Medeba. And the sons of Ammon gathered together from their cities and came to battle.

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

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The sons of Ammon came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.

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Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans.

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But the remainder of the people he placed in the hand of Abshai his brother; and they arrayed themselves against the sons of Ammon.

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He said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the sons of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you.

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"Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."

1 Chronicles 19:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 19:10 say?
1 Chronicles 19:10 in the NASB reads: “Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 19:10 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 19:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 19, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 19:10.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 19:10 in?
1 Chronicles 19:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 19:10?
1 Chronicles 19:10 reads (NASB): “Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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