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2 Samuel 10:10-12
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10 He put his brother Abishai in charge of the rest of the army[a] and they were deployed[b] against the Ammonites. 11 Joab[c] said, “If the Arameans start to overpower me,[d] you come to my rescue. If the Ammonites start to overpower you,[e] I will come to your rescue. 12 Be strong! Let’s fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!”[f]

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  1. 2 Samuel 10:10 tn Heb “people.”
  2. 2 Samuel 10:10 tn Heb “he arranged.”
  3. 2 Samuel 10:11 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Joab) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  4. 2 Samuel 10:11 tn Heb “if Aram is stronger than me.”
  5. 2 Samuel 10:11 tn Heb “if the sons of Ammon are stronger than you.”
  6. 2 Samuel 10:12 tn Heb “and the Lord will do what is good in his eyes.”
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