New International Version So David mustered the entire army and went to Rabbah, and attacked and captured it. New Living Translation So David gathered the rest of the army and went to Rabbah, and he fought against it and captured it. English Standard Version So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah and fought against it and took it. Berean Standard Bible So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it. Berean Literal Bible And David gathered together all the people, and he went to Rabbah and fought against it and took it. King James Bible And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. New King James Version So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, fought against it, and took it. New American Standard Bible So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, and he fought against it and captured it. NASB 1995 So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it. NASB 1977 So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it. Legacy Standard Bible So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it. Amplified Bible So David gathered all the men together and went to Rabbah, then fought against it and captured it. Berean Annotated Bible So David (beloved) assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah (great); and he fought against it and captured it. Christian Standard Bible So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it. Holman Christian Standard Bible So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it. American Standard Version And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. Contemporary English Version David called the rest of the army together and attacked Rabbah. He captured the city English Revised Version And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David gathered all the troops and went to Rabbah. He fought against the city and captured it. Good News Translation So David gathered his forces, went to Rabbah, attacked it, and conquered it. International Standard Version So David mustered his entire army and marched on Rabbah, attacked it, and captured it. NET Bible So David assembled all the army and went to Rabbah and fought against it and captured it. New Heart English Bible David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. Webster's Bible Translation And David collected all the people, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it. World English Bible David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David gathers all the people, and goes to Rabbah, and fights against it, and captures it; Berean Literal Bible And David gathered together all the people, and he went to Rabbah and fought against it and took it. Young's Literal Translation And David gathereth all the people, and goeth to Rabbah, and fighteth against it, and captureth it; Smith's Literal Translation And David will gather all the people together and go to Rabbah, and war against it and take it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen David gathered all the people together, and went out against Rabbath: and after fighting, he took it. Catholic Public Domain Version And so David gathered together all the people, and he set out against Rabbah. And after he had fought, he seized it. New American Bible So David assembled the rest of the soldiers, went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it. New Revised Standard Version So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David gathered all the people together and went against Rabbath, and fought against it and took it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David assembled all the people and he went to Rabbath and fought with it and seized it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David gathered all the people, and went to Rabbath, and fought against it, and took it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Capture of Rabbah…28Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” 29So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it. 30Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city.… Cross References So David assembled all the troops 2 Samuel 10:17 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. 1 Chronicles 19:17 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, advanced toward the Arameans, and arrayed for battle against them. When David lined up to engage them in battle, they fought against him. and went to Rabbah; 1 Chronicles 20:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. 2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. and he fought against it 2 Samuel 11:17 And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died. 2 Samuel 10:13 So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. and captured it 1 Chronicles 20:2 Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. 2 Samuel 5:7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 2 Samuel 5:6-10 Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” … 1 Kings 11:15-16 Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. 1 Chronicles 18:11 and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites. 2 Samuel 8:1-2 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. 2 Samuel 10:7-14 On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. / When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. … 2 Samuel 5:17-25 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” … 1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. 1 Chronicles 18:1-2 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. Treasury of Scripture And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. Jump to Previous Army Attacked Captured Captureth Collected David Entire Fighteth Fought Gathered Gathereth Mustered Rabbah Together WarJump to Next Army Attacked Captured Captureth Collected David Entire Fighteth Fought Gathered Gathereth Mustered Rabbah Together War2 Samuel 12 1. Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.7. David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned 15. David mourns and prays for the child while it lives 24. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah 26. David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof So David assembled all the troops David resumed his public duty as Israel’s king by personally gathering the army for the final campaign against Ammon. Israel acted as one people under his leadership despite the recent judgment upon David’s house. 2Sa 10:17 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel… and went to Rabbah; Rabbah, the Ammonite capital east of the Jordan, was a fortified and important city in the conflict that began with Ammon’s insult to David’s messengers. Its fall would end organized Ammonite resistance. 1Ch 20:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war,… and he fought against it David joined the siege already advanced by Joab and led the assault against the city. His presence established that the victory belonged to Israel’s king rather than to any individual commander. 2Sa 11:17 And when the men of the city came out and fought… and captured it. Rabbah’s capture brought Ammon under David’s rule and confirmed Israel’s military strength in the region. Though David had sinned grievously, God’s discipline did not remove him from the throne or cancel His purposes for Israel. 1Ch 20:2 Then David took the crown from the head of their king.… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his leadership, military prowess, and his heart for God. Despite his sins, he is a central figure in the Bible, often seen as a man after God's own heart. 2. Rabbah The capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Jordan. It was a significant city during the time of David and was the focus of his military campaign. 3. The Troops The army of Israel, led by King David, who were instrumental in the capture of Rabbah. 4. The Ammonites A neighboring nation of Israel, often in conflict with them. The capture of their capital, Rabbah, was a significant military victory for Israel. 5. The Event The capture of Rabbah by David and his troops, marking a decisive victory in the ongoing conflict with the Ammonites. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityDavid's role in leading his troops to victory at Rabbah demonstrates the importance of responsible leadership. Despite personal failures, leaders are called to fulfill their duties. Consequences of Sin The capture of Rabbah occurs in the context of David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. It serves as a reminder that while God forgives, the consequences of sin can still unfold. God's Sovereignty in Victory The victory at Rabbah underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people, even when they falter. It is a testament to God's ability to bring about His purposes through imperfect individuals. Repentance and Restoration David's life illustrates the power of genuine repentance and God's willingness to restore those who turn back to Him with a contrite heart. The Importance of Obedience The account encourages believers to remain obedient to God's commands, as disobedience can lead to personal and communal consequences. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 12:29?2. How does David's leadership in 2 Samuel 12:29 inspire your own leadership style? 3. What does David's action in 2 Samuel 12:29 reveal about God's justice and mercy? 4. How can we apply David's strategic approach in 2 Samuel 12:29 to spiritual battles? 5. Connect 2 Samuel 12:29 with Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare preparation. 6. How does David's obedience in 2 Samuel 12:29 encourage your faithfulness to God? 7. What does 2 Samuel 12:29 reveal about David's leadership and military strategy? 8. How does 2 Samuel 12:29 fit into the broader narrative of David's reign? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Samuel 12:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 12? 2 Samuel 12:29 records David’s decisive, God-authorized completion of a siege that had stalled under Joab. By assembling every soldier, traveling to the front, engaging in combat, and securing the victory, David reclaims righteous leadership and proves the Lord’s faithfulness. The verse testifies that when God’s chosen king responds in obedience, divine promises move from word to historical fact. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Davidדָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse assembled וַיֶּאֱסֹ֥ף (way·ye·’ĕ·sōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the troops הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to Rabbah; רַבָּ֑תָה (rab·bā·ṯāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7237: Rabbah -- two places in Israel and he fought וַיִּלָּ֥חֶם (way·yil·lā·ḥem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against it בָּ֖הּ (bāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and captured it. וַֽיִּלְכְּדָֽהּ׃ (way·yil·kə·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 12:29 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 12:29 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 12:29 Bible.com 2 Samuel 12:29 NIV |



