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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
In the spring, at the time of the year when kings usually go to war, David sent out Joab with his officers and the Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged the city of Rabbah. David stayed in Jerusalem.
After the year was expired
1 Kings 20:22
Then the prophet came up to the king of Israel, and said: Now make yourself strong. Be careful what you do. Otherwise a year from now the king of Aram will come up against you again.
2 Kings 13:20
Elisha died and they buried him. Now in the spring of the year, armed bands of Moabites frequently came, overrunning the land.
Wasted
Isaiah 6:11
Then I said: How long, O Jehovah? And He answered: Until the cities are laid waste and without inhabitant, until the houses are deserted and the land is utterly desolate.
Isaiah 54:16
I created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. I also created the destroyer who will work havoc.
Joab smote
2 Samuel 11:16
Joab carefully watched the city of Rabbah. He put Uriah in a place where he knew there were some of the enemy's best soldiers.
2 Samuel 12:26
Meanwhile, Joab fought against the Ammonite city of Rabbah and captured its royal fortress.