And it came to pass, at the return of the year, at the time of the going forth of kings, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel, and they destroyed the sons of Ammon, and laid siege to Rabbah, - but, David, was remaining in Jerusalem.

And Joab fought against Rabbah, of the sons of Ammon, - and captured the royal city.

Then Joab sent messengers unto David, - and said - I have fought against Rabbah, I have also captured the city of the waters.

So David gathered together all the people, and went to Rabbah, - and fought against it, and captured it.

And it came to pass, when David entered Mahanaim, that Shobi son of Nahash of Rabbah of the sons of Ammon and Machir son of Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite, of Rogelim,