2 Samuel 11:16
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
In other versions
And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.
ASV
So while Joab was watching the town, he put Uriah in the place where it was clear to him the best fighters were.
BBE
And it came to pass as Joab watched the city, that he assigned Urijah to a place where he knew that the valiant men were.
DBY
It happened, when Joab kept watch on the city, that he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.
WEB
And it cometh to pass in Joab's watching of the city, that he appointeth Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men `are';
YLT
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
ENG
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew that valiant men were.
WBT
So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers.
BSB
In context
14And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah.
15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
16And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also.
18Then Joab sent and told David all the things concerning the war;
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Joab
- Uriah