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 said to the messenger, "Tell Joab, 'Don't let this thing upset you. There is no way to anticipate whom the sword will cut down. Press the battle against the city and conquer it.' Encourage him with these words."
1 Chronicles 20:1
In the spring, at the time when kings normally conduct wars, Joab led the army into battle and devastated the land of the Ammonites. He went and besieged Rabbah, while David stayed in Jerusalem. Joab defeated Rabbah and tore it down.