2 Samuel 10:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him.”
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“When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel together, and passed over the Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And it is declared to David, and he gathereth all Israel, and passeth over the Jordan, and cometh in to Helam, and Aram setteth itself in array to meet David, and they fight with him;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 10:17 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 19:17When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him.
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