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

World English Bible

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

— 2 Samuel 12:27, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 12 — Context

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David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her. She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Yahweh loved him;

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and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

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Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

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

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Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name."

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David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

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He took the crown of their king from off his head; and its weight was a talent of gold, and [in it were] precious stones; and it was set on David's head. He brought forth the spoil of the city, exceeding much.

2 Samuel 12:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 12:27 say?
2 Samuel 12:27 in the World English Bible reads: “Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken 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 (WEB): “Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken 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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