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
And it happened at the turn of the year, at the time kings go forth, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they destroyed the sons of Ammon and circled Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem.
After the year was expired
1 Kings 20:22
And the prophet came to the king of Israel and said to him, Go, strengthen yourself, and watch and see what you do. For at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against you.
2 Kings 13:20
And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at first of the year.
Wasted
Isaiah 6:11
Then I said, Lord, how long? And He answered, Until the cities are wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land laid waste, a desolation,
Isaiah 54:16
Behold, I have created the smith who blows the coals in the fire, and who brings out a tool for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.
Joab smote
2 Samuel 11:16
And it happened when Joab observed the city, he sent Uriah to a place where he knew brave men were.
2 Samuel 12:26
And Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and took the royal city.