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while the rest of the army he put under the command of Avishai his brother to deploy against the army of 'Amon.
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He said, "If Aram is too strong for me, you help me; but if the army of 'Amon is too strong for you, then I will help you.
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Take courage, and let's be strong for the sake of our people and the cities of our God. May ADONAI do what seems good to him."
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So Yo'av and the people with him went to engage Aram in battle, and they fled before him.
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When the people of 'Amon saw that Aram had fled, they likewise fled before Avishai his brother and retreated into the city. Then Yo'av went to Yerushalayim.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.