2 Samuel 12:27
“And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now therefore gather the rest of the people together,.... The rest of the soldiers in the land of Israel, and come to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The city of waters - The lower town of Rabbah (the modern Ammam), so called from a stream which rises within it and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And have taken the city of waters - The city where the tank or reservoir was that supplied the city and suburbs with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 12:26-31
We have here an account of the conquest of Rabbah, and other cities of the Ammonites. Though this comes in here after…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the city of waters "Just before reaching Ammân[the modern name of Rabbah], the gorge takes a sudden turn to the north,…