II Samuel 10:12
The Scripture
(12) Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The Ammonites humiliated David's messengers of condolence by shaving their beards and cutting their garments, provoking war between Israel and Ammon. Ammon hired Syrian mercenaries to help them, but Joab and Abishai defeated both forces, and the Syrians later made peace with Israel.
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