2 Samuel 10:14 bbe — And when the children of Ammon saw the flight of the Aramaeans, they themselves went in flight from Abishai, and came i…

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"And when the children of Ammon saw the flight of the Aramaeans, they themselves went in flight from Abishai, and came into the town. So Joab went back from fighting the children of Ammon and came to Jerusalem."

— 2 Samuel 10:14, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 10 — Context

11

And he said, If the Aramaeans are stronger and get the better of me, then you are to come to my help; but if the children of Ammon get the better of you, I will come to your help.

12

Take heart, and let us be strong for our people and for the towns of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.

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Then Joab and the people with him went forward to the fight against the Aramaeans, and they went in flight before him.

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And when the children of Ammon saw the flight of the Aramaeans, they themselves went in flight from Abishai, and came into the town. So Joab went back from fighting the children of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.

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And when the Aramaeans saw that Israel had overcome them, they got themselves together.

16

And Hadadezer sent for the Aramaeans who were on the other side of the River: and they came to Helam, with Shobach, the captain of Hadadezer's army, at their head.

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And word of this was given to David: and he got all Israel together and went over Jordan and came to Helam. And the Aramaeans put their forces in position against David, and made an attack on him.

2 Samuel 10:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 10:14 say?
2 Samuel 10:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the children of Ammon saw the flight of the Aramaeans, they themselves went in flight from Abishai, and came into the town. So Joab went back from fighting the children of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.”
Where is 2 Samuel 10:14 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 10:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 10, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 10:14.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 10:14 in?
2 Samuel 10:14 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 2 Samuel 10:14?
2 Samuel 10:14 reads (BBE): “And when the children of Ammon saw the flight of the Aramaeans, they themselves went in flight from Abishai, and came into the town. So Joab went back from fighting the children of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.” 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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