Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
Bible References
Joab
2 Samuel 11:25
David responded to the messenger, "Here's what you're to tell Joab: "Don't be troubled by this incident, because the battle sword consumes one or another from time to time. Consolidate your attack against the city and conquer it.' Be sure to encourage him."
1 Chronicles 20:1
Later the next spring, at the time that kings go out to fight, Joab led out the army, ravaged the territory of the Ammonites, and then went out and attacked Rabbah, while David remained behind in Jerusalem. Joab besieged Rabbah and conquered it.