13 And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.
13 Then Joab and the troops with him advanced to fight the Arameans, and they fled before him.
13 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him.
13 But when Joab and his soldiers moved in to fight the Arameans, they ran off in full retreat.
13 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near for the battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him.
13 When Joab and his troops attacked, the Arameans began to run away.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 10:13
Commentary on 2 Samuel 10:6-14
(Read 2 Samuel 10:6-14)
They that are at war with the Son of David, not only give the provocation, but begin the war. God has forces to send against those that set his wrath at defiance, Isaiah 5:19, which will convince them that none ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. Christ's soldiers should strengthen one another's hands in their spiritual warfare. Let nothing be wanting in us, whatever the success be. When we make conscience of doing our duty, we may, with satisfaction, leave the event with God, assuredly hoping for his salvation in his own way and time.