1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.
*Later, when the year was over and kings usually fought, Joab took the army's strength and attacked the land of the Ammonites. He then surrounded Rabbah city. Meanwhile, David stayed in Jerusalem. Joab defeated Rabbah and completely destroyed it.