1 Chronicles 19:9

Verse

The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.

Bible in Basic English

So the children of Ammon came out and put their forces in position on the way into the town; and the kings who had come were stationed by themselves in the field.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Ammon came out and put their army in array before the gate of the city: and the kings, that were come to their aid, stood apart in the field.

Free Bible Version

The Ammonites set up their battle lines near the town entrance, while the other kings who had joined them took up positions in the open fields.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Ammon came out, and set their battell in aray at the gate of the citie. And the Kings that were come, were by them selues in the fielde.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.

Translation for Translators

The soldiers of the Ammon people-group came out of their city and lined up for battle at the entrance to their capital city, Rabbah. Meanwhile, the other kings who had come with their armies stood in their positions in the open fields.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Ammon came out and lined up for battle at the city gate, while the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that had come were by themselves in the field.

World English Bible

The children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city; and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.

Young's Literal Translation

and the sons of Ammon come out and set battle in array at the opening of the city, and the kings who have come [are] by themselves in the field.

Context

David’s Messengers Disgraced

⁸On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.⁹The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.

Summary

This verse recounts the events where the Ammonites and their allies prepared for battle against King David and the Israelites. The Ammonites positioned themselves at the entrance of their city, while their allies were in the open fields. The strategic move by the Ammonites to protect their city and the positioning of their allies for support indicate their readiness for war. This verse sets the stage for the ensuing conflict between the Ammonites and the Israelites, showcasing the military tactics and preparations of both sides.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

children of Ammon . . . put the battle in array before the gate of the city--that is, outside the walls of Medeba, a frontier town on the Arnon. the kings that were come were by themselves in the field--The Israelitish army being thus beset by the Ammonites in front, and by the Syrian auxiliaries behind, Joab resolved to attack the latter (the more numerous and formidable host), while he directed his brother Abishai, with a suitable detachment, to attack the Ammonites. Joab's address before the engagement displays the faith and piety that became a commander of the Hebrew people. The mercenaries being defeated, the courage of the Ammonites failed; so that, taking flight, they entrenched themselves within the fortified walls.

1 Chronicles 19:9

David’s Messengers Disgraced

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.

Bible in Basic English

So the children of Ammon came out and put their forces in position on the way into the town; and the kings who had come were stationed by themselves in the field.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the children of Ammon came out and put their army in array before the gate of the city: and the kings, that were come to their aid, stood apart in the field.

Free Bible Version

The Ammonites set up their battle lines near the town entrance, while the other kings who had joined them took up positions in the open fields.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the children of Ammon came out, and set their battell in aray at the gate of the citie. And the Kings that were come, were by them selues in the fielde.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

The people of Ammon came out and lined up for battle at the city gate, while the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.

Noah Webster Bible

And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that had come were by themselves in the field.

World English Bible

The children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city; and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.

Young's Literal Translation

and the sons of Ammon come out and set battle in array at the opening of the city, and the kings who have come [are] by themselves in the field.

1 Chronicles 19:9

Verse

Context

David’s Messengers Disgraced

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1 Chronicles 19:9

David’s Messengers Disgraced

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes