10. He put his brother Abishai in charge of the rest of the army and they were deployed against the Ammonites.
11. Joab said, “If the Arameans start to overpower me, you come to my rescue. If the Ammonites start to overpower you, I will come to your rescue.
12. Be strong! Let’s fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!”