2 Samuel 10:12 meaning and explanation

Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.”

2 Samuel 10:12, Berean Standard Bible

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These are Joab's words to his brother Abishai as they face a divided enemy: the Ammonites at the city gate and the Aramean mercenaries in the open country. Joab splits Israel's forces, agreeing that each will rescue the other if the fighting turns against him.

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