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(2 Samuel)  sa2 10:0  This chapter gives us an account of a war
David has with the Ammonites and the Syrians their allies, with
the occasion and success of it. I. David sent a friendly embassy
to Hanun king of the Ammonites (Sa2 10:1, Sa2 10:2). II. He,
upon a base surmise that it was ill intended, abused David's
ambassadors (Sa2 10:3, Sa2 10:4). III. David resenting it (Sa2
10:5), and the Ammonites prepared for war against him (Sa2
10:6). IV. David carried the war into their country, sent
against them. Joab and Abishai, who addressed themselves to the
battle with a great deal of conduct and bravery (Sa2 10:7-12).
V. The Ammonites, and the Syrians their allies, were totally
routed (Sa2 10:13, Sa2 10:14). VI. The forces of the Syrians,
which rallied again, were a second time defeated (Sa2 10:15-19).
Thus did David advance his own reputation for gratitude, in
returning kindness, and