1Ch 19:9-13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Chr 19:9-13: 19:9-13 The enemy armies drew their battle lines strategically; the Ammonites positioned themselves so that the city of Medeba could serve as a refuge, while the Israelites also had to deal with a second offensive from the Arameans . Joab divided his forces to fight on both fronts from a central rallying point.

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‏ 1 Chronicles 19:9-13

Summary for 1Chr 19:9-13: 19:9-13 ^a The enemy armies drew their battle lines strategically; the Ammonites positioned themselves so that the city of Medeba could serve as a refuge, while the Israelites also had to deal with a second offensive from the Arameans. Joab divided his forces to fight on both fronts from a central rallying point.
19:13 ^b 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 ^c).

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