2 Samuel 11:16

2 Samuel 11:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16So while Joab had the city under siege, he put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest defenders were.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16So it was as Joab kept watch on the city, that he stationed Uriah at the place where he knew there were valiant men.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16So it happened that as Joab was besieging the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew the [enemy’s] valiant men were positioned.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew the strongest enemy soldiers were.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16So when Ioab besieged the citie, he assigned Vriah vnto a place, where he knewe that strong men were.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16When Joab kept watch on the city, he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16So Joab attacked the city. He put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest enemy fighters were.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16Joab's soldiers were all around Rabbah city and they were watching it carefully. Joab sent Uriah to fight near to the city, where the enemy's best soldiers were.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16And it comes to pass in Joab’s watching of the city, that he appoints Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men [were];

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