Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
In response, David sent out Joab and his entire army of elite soldiers.
New American Standard Bible
When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.
King James Version
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
Holman Bible
David heard about this and sent Joab and the entire army of warriors.
A Conservative Version
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of the mighty men.
American Standard Version
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
Amplified
When David heard about it, he sent Joab and all the army of courageous men.
Bible in Basic English
And David, hearing of it, sent Joab with all the army of fighting-men.
Darby Translation
And David heard of it, and he sent Joab, and all the host, the mighty men.
Julia Smith Translation
And David will hear, and he will send Joab and all the army of strong ones.
King James 2000
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of the mighty men.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And when David heard, he sent Joab and the entire army of mighty warriors.
Modern King James verseion
And David heard, and he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as soon as David heard of it, he sent Joab with all the host of strong men.
NET Bible
When David heard the news, he sent Joab and the entire army to meet them.
New Heart English Bible
When David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of the mighty men.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, when David heard, he sent Joab and all the army of heroes.
Webster
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
World English Bible
When David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of the mighty men.
Youngs Literal Translation
And David heareth, and sendeth Joab, and all the host of the mighty men,
Themes
Hadadezer » King of zobah, vanquished by david
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats the ammonites
Medeba » David defeats an army and the ammonites at
Zobah » Its inhabitants mercenaries of the ammonites against david
Interlinear
Shama`
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Chronicles 19:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Ammonites Humiliate David's Messengers
7 They hired 32,000 chariots, along with the king of Maacah and his army, who arrived and encamped at Medeba. The Ammonites also were mustered and came out to battle from their home cities. 8 In response, David sent out Joab and his entire army of elite soldiers. 9 The Ammonites went out in battle formation in front of the entrance to the city while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open fields.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:8-39
Here's a list of the names of David's special forces: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahkemonite was head of the Three; he was nicknamed Adino the Eznite because he killed 800 men in a single battle engagement.
1 Chronicles 11:6
David had announced, "Whoever first attacks the Jebusites will be appointed chief and commander." When Zeruiah's son Joab went up first, he became chief.
1 Chronicles 11:10-47
These are the leaders of the elite warriors who were strong supporters of David in his kingdom, along with all of Israel, in keeping with the message from the LORD concerning Israel.