2 Samuel 10:14
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled,.... In whom they put great confidence:
then they fled…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Joab returned - The great strength of Rabbah made it hopeless to take it by assault, and the Syrians were not…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Syrians were fled - They betook themselves to their own confines, while the Ammonites escaped into their own city.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 10:6-14
Here we have, I. The preparation which the Ammonites made for war, Sa2 10:6. They saw they had made themselves very…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
then fled they also The rout of their allies left Joab free to help Abishai, and the Ammonites retired at once within…