2Sa 11:25 | NET2full | STEP | David said to the messenger , “ Tell Joab , ‘ Don’t let this thing upset you . There is no way to anticipate whom the sword will cut down . Press the battle against the city and conquer it.’ Encourage him with these words.”

‏ 2 Samuel 11:25

25 David said to the messenger, “Tell Joab, ‘Don’t let this thing upset you. ^{▼▼tn Heb “let not this matter be evil in your eyes.”} There is no way to anticipate whom the sword will cut down. ^{▼▼tn Heb “according to this and according to this the sword devours.”} Press the battle against the city and conquer ^{▼▼tn Heb “overthrow.”} it.’ Encourage him with these words.” ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew text does not have “with these words.” They are supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.}