Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So it was as Joab kept watch on the city, that he put Uriah at the place where he knew there were valiant men.
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
Holman Bible
When Joab was besieging the city, he put Uriah in the place where he knew the best enemy soldiers were.
International Standard Version
So as Joab began to attack the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew valiant men would be stationed.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.
Amplified
So it happened that as Joab was besieging the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew the [enemy’s] valiant men were positioned.
Bible in Basic English
So while Joab was watching the town, he put Uriah in the place where it was clear to him the best fighters were.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass as Joab watched the city, that he assigned Urijah to a place where he knew that the valiant men were.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in Joab's watching the city, and he will give Uriah to the place where he knew that strong men were there.
King James 2000
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{When Joab was besieging} the city, he put Uriah toward the place which he knew {there were valiant warriors}.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened when Joab observed the city, he sent Uriah to a place where he knew brave men were.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as Joab beseiged the city he assigned Uriah unto a place where he wist that strong men were.
NET Bible
So as Joab kept watch on the city, he stationed Uriah at the place where he knew the best enemy soldiers were.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, when Joab kept watch on the city, that he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.
The Emphasized Bible
So it came to pass, when Joab was laying siege to the city, that he put Uriah in the place where he knew that the men of valour, were.
Webster
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew that valiant men were.
World English Bible
It happened, when Joab kept watch on the city, that he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in Joab's watching of the city, that he appointeth Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men are;
Themes
David » King of israel » Wickedly causes the death of uriah
Government » Monarchical » By david
Homicide » Instances of felonious » David
Ingratitude » Of man to man » David, to uriah
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Lasciviousness » Instances of » David
Uriah (urias) » One of david's mighty men » David compasses the death of
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 11:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Commits Adultery With Bathsheba
15 In the letter he wrote, "Set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting, and then draw back from him, that he may be struck down, and die." 16 So it was as Joab kept watch on the city, that he put Uriah at the place where he knew there were valiant men. 17 And the men of the city came out and fought with Joab, and some of the servants of David among the people fell. Uriah the Hittite also died.
Cross References
1 Samuel 22:17-19
And the king said to the guard who stood about him, "Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because their hand also is with David, and they knew that he fled and did not disclose it to me." But the servants of the king would not put out their hand to strike the priests of the LORD.
2 Samuel 3:27
And when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him privately, and there he struck him in the stomach, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
2 Samuel 11:21
Who killed Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? Did not a woman cast an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died at Thebez? Why did you go so near the wall?' then you shall say, 'Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.'"
2 Samuel 20:9-10
And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
1 Kings 2:5
"Moreover, you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, how he dealt with the two commanders of the armies of Israel, Abner the son of Ner, and Amasa the son of Jether, whom he killed, avenging in time of peace for blood that had been shed in war, and putting the blood of war on the belt around his waist and on the sandals on his feet.
1 Kings 2:31-34
The king replied to him, "Do as he has said, strike him down and bury him, and thus take away from me and from my father's house the guilt for the blood that Joab shed without cause.
1 Kings 21:12-14
they proclaimed a fast and set Naboth at the head of the people.
2 Kings 10:6
Then he wrote to them a second letter, saying, "If you are on my side, and if you are ready to obey me, take the heads of your master's sons and come to me at Jezreel tomorrow at this time." Now the king's sons, seventy persons, were with the great men of the city, who were bringing them up.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.
Hosea 5:11
Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, because he was determined to go after filth.
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.