1 Chronicles 19:14 web — So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.

World English Bible

"So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him."

— 1 Chronicles 19:14, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 19 — Context

11

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.

12

He said, "If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you are to help me; but if the children of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will help you.

13

Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people, and for the cities of our God. May Yahweh do that which seems good to him."

14

So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.

15

When the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

16

When the Syrians saw that they were defeated by Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians who were beyond the River, with Shophach the captain of the army of Hadadezer at their head.

17

It was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came on 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.

1 Chronicles 19:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 19:14 say?
1 Chronicles 19:14 in the World English Bible reads: “So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 19:14 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 19:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 19, verse 14.
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 19:14.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 19:14 in?
1 Chronicles 19:14 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 19:14?
1 Chronicles 19:14 reads (WEB): “So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.” 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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