10:13-16
The battle went very well for Israel, with both the Arameans and the Ammonites fleeing at the sight of the Israeli armies. Joab did not destroy the enemy, but returned to Jerusalem. In the meantime, the Arameans regrouped ready to do battle again. They also called up more troops.
10:17-19
David heard of all this and this time he gathered all the troops together and led them into battle. The Arameans again formed their battle lines ready to fight David, and again they fled before Israel. David inflicted heavy losses upon them, including the commander of the army. Now seeing that they could not defeat Israel, the Arameans made peace with Israel and became subject to them. The Arameans were now afraid to help the Ammonites.
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