2Sa 10:7-14 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 7 All the host of the mighty - All his worthies, and the flower of his army.

2 Samuel 10:7-14

Verse 7

All the host of the mighty - All his worthies, and the flower of his army. Verse 8

At the entering in of the gate - This was the city of Medeba, as we learn from 1Chr 19:7. Verse 9

Before and behind - It is probable that one of the armies was in the field, and the other in the city, when Joab arrived. When he fronted this army, the other appears to have issued from the city, and to have taken him in the rear; he was therefore obliged to divide his army as here mentioned; one part to face the Syrians commanded by himself, and the other to face the Ammonites commanded by his brother Abishai. Verse 12

Be of good courage - This is a very fine military address, and is equal to any thing in ancient or modern times. Ye fight pro aris et focis; for every good, sacred and civil; for God, for your families, and for your country. Verse 14

The Syrians were fled - They betook themselves to their own confines, while the Ammonites escaped into their own city.