8. After David heard about this, he sent Joab and all the elite troops.
9. The Ammonites formed a battle line at the entrance of the city, while the Arameans from Zobah and Rehob and the kings who had come remained by themselves in the open country.
10. When Joab saw he was under attack in front and behind, he took the select troops of Israel and organized them for combat against the Arameans.