2 Samuel 12:27 net — Joab then sent messengers to David, saying,“I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.

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"Joab then sent messengers to David, saying,“I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city."

— 2 Samuel 12:27, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 12 — Context

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So David comforted his wife Bathsheba. He came to her and went to bed with her. Later she gave birth to a son, and David named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child

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and sent word through Nathan the prophet that he should be named Jedidiah for the LORD’s sake.

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David’s Forces Defeat the Ammonites So Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal city.

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Joab then sent messengers to David, saying,“I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.

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So now assemble the rest of the army and besiege the city and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city and it will be named for me.”

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So David assembled all the army and went to Rabbah and fought against it and captured it.

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He took the crown of their king from his head– it was gold, weighed about seventy-five pounds, and held a precious stone– and it was placed on David’s head. He also took from the city a great deal of plunder.

2 Samuel 12:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 12:27 say?
2 Samuel 12:27 in the NET Bible reads: “Joab then sent messengers to David, saying,“I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.”
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 (NET): “Joab then sent messengers to David, saying,“I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.” 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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