2 Samuel 10:9

2 Samuel 10:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Joab saw that there were battle lines in front of him and behind him; so he selected some of the best troops in Israel and deployed them against the Arameans.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

9Now when Joab saw that 10:9 Lit the faces of the battle were againstthe battle was set against him at the front and at the rear, he selected warriors from all the choice men in Israel, and lined them up against the Arameans.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

9Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel, and arrayed them against the Arameans.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

9Now when Joab saw that the battlefront was against him in front and in the rear, he selected some of all the choice men in Israel and set them in battle formation to meet the Arameans (Syrians).

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

9When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

9Joab saw that there were lines of soldiers in front of him and behind him. So he chose some of the best troops in Israel. He sent them to march out against the Arameans.

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