2 Samuel 10:8 meaning and explanation
The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country.
2 Samuel 10:8, Berean Standard Bible
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The Ammonites have hired Aramean mercenaries after insulting David's envoys, and now they deploy for battle. Their main force takes position at the entrance of the city gate, likely the gate of Rabbah, their capital, while the hired Aramean troops from Zobah, Rehob, Tob and Maacah stand apart in the open country.
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