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2 Samuel 12:27

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And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.

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  1. 2 Samuel 12:25

    And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the Lord.

  2. 2 Samuel 12:26

    And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

  3. 2 Samuel 12:28

    Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

  4. 2 Samuel 12:29

    And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

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