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He left the rest of the army under the command of his brother Abishai, who was to attack the Ammonites.
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“If the Arameans are too strong for me, then come over and help me,” Joab told his brother. “And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come and help you.
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Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the LORD ’s will be done.”
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When Joab and his troops attacked, the Arameans began to run away.
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And when the Ammonites saw the Arameans running, they ran from Abishai and retreated into the city. After the battle was over, Joab returned to Jerusalem.