1Ch 19:13 | TNotes | STEP | 19:13 Joab knew that the battle was not being waged to gain more territory but to defend the people and the cities of Israel from invasion (cp. 19:8 ). • Joab placed his trust in God, knowing that the outcome depended on the Lord’s providence.

‏ 1 Chronicles 19:13

19:13 ^a Joab knew that the battle was not being waged to gain more territory but to defend the people and the cities of Israel from invasion (cp. 19:8 ^b).

• Joab placed his trust in God, knowing that the outcome depended on the Lord’s providence.