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The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the open country.
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When Joab saw that the line of battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the picked men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans;
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the rest of his troops he put in the charge of his brother Abishai, and they were arrayed against the Ammonites.
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He said, "If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will help you.
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Be strong, and let us be courageous for our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what seems good to him."
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