2 Samuel 12:27 nasb — Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.

NASB

"Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters."

— 2 Samuel 12:27, NASB

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2 Samuel 12 — Context

24

Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and went in to her and lay with her; and she gave birth to a son, and he named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved him

25

and sent word through Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah for the LORD'S sake.

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Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon and captured the royal city.

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Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.

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"Now therefore, gather the rest of the people together and camp against the city and capture it, or I will capture the city myself and it will be named after me."

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So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it.

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Then he took the crown of their king from his head; and its weight was a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone; and it was placed on David's head. And he brought out the spoil of the city in great amounts.

2 Samuel 12:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 12:27 say?
2 Samuel 12:27 in the NASB reads: “Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.”
Where is 2 Samuel 12:27 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 12:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 27.
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 12:27.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 12:27 in?
2 Samuel 12:27 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 12:27?
2 Samuel 12:27 reads (NASB): “Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.” 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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