16. So Joab attacked the city. He put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest enemy fighters were.
17. The troops came out of the city. They fought against Joab. Some of the men in David's army were killed. Uriah, the Hittite, also died.
18. Joab sent David a full report of the battle.
19. He told the messenger, "Tell the king everything that happened in the battle. When you are finished,