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He put the rest of the men under the command of his brother Abishai. They were sent to march out against the Ammonites.
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Joab said, "Suppose the Arameans are too strong for me. Then you must come and help me. But suppose the Ammonites are too strong for you. Then I'll come and help you.
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Be strong. Let's be brave as we fight for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what he thinks is best."
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Then Joab and the troops who were with him marched out to attack the Arameans. They ran away from him.
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The Ammonites saw that the Arameans were running away. So they also ran away from Joab's brother Abishai. They went inside the city. Then Joab went back to Jerusalem.