Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.
And it came
After the year was expired
Wasted
Joab smote
Bible References
And it came
2 Samuel 11:1
One spring day, during the time of year when kings go off to war, David sent out Joab, along with his personal staff and all of Israel's army. They utterly destroyed the Ammonites and then attacked Rabbah while David remained in Jerusalem.
After the year was expired
1 Kings 20:22
The prophet approached the king of Israel and told him, "Go replenish your forces and prepare for the future, because early this next year the king of Aram will attack you again."
2 Kings 13:20
Later, Elisha died and was buried. Now at that time, various Moabite marauders had been invading the land each spring.
Wasted
Isaiah 6:11
Then I asked, "For how long, LORD?" He replied: "Until cities lie waste, without inhabitants, and houses without people; and the land becomes utterly desolate.
Isaiah 54:16
Look! It is I who have created the blacksmith who fans coals in the fire, and produces a weapon for his purpose. It is I who have created the ravager to wreak havoc;
Joab smote
2 Samuel 11:16
So as Joab began to attack the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew valiant men would be stationed.
2 Samuel 12:26
Meanwhile, Joab attacked the Ammonite city of Rabbah and captured its stronghold.