7
They hired thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as King Maacah and his army, who came and camped in front of Medeba, while the Ammonites left their cities and came together ready for battle.
8
When David heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of warriors.
9
The Ammonites marched out and formed a battle line at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come remained in the countryside.
10
When Joab saw that the battle would be fought on two fronts, he chose some of Israel's finest warriors and deployed them to meet the Arameans.
11
The rest of the army Joab placed under the command of his brother Abishai. When they took up their positions to meet the Arameans,