2 Samuel 11:16

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

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

And 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.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

And it came to pass as Joab watched the city, that he assigned Urijah to a place where he knew that the valiant men were.

Young's Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass in Joab's watching of the city, that he appointeth Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men [are];

Bible in Basic English

So while Joab was watching the town, he put Uriah in the place where it was clear to him the best fighters were.

In context

15In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.”

17And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died.

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