1 Chronicles 19:11

11 And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abisai his brother, and they went against the children of Ammon.

1 Chronicles 19:11 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 19:11

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 19:1).

1 Chronicles 19:11 In-Context

9 And the children of Ammon came out and put their army in array before the gate of the city: and the kings, that were come to their aid, stood apart in the field.

10 Wherefore Joab understanding that the battle was set against him before and behind, chose out the bravest men of all Israel, and marched against the Syrians,

11 And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abisai his brother, and they went against the children of Ammon.

12 And he said: If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, I will help thee.

13 Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves manfully for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord will do that which is good in his sight.