II Samuel 10:5
The Scripture
(5) When they told it unto David, he sent to meet them, because the men were greatly ashamed: and the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 6:24Joshua 6:25Joshua 6:26I Kings 16:34I Chronicles 19:5
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