2 Samuel 12:28

World English Bible (WEB)

Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called by my name.”

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In context

26 Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

27 Joab sent messengers to David, and said, “I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken the city of waters.

28 Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called by my name.”

29 David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it.

30 He took the crown of their king from off his head; and its weight was a talent of gold, and in it were precious stones; and it was set on David’s head. He brought a great quantity of plunder out of the city.

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2 Samuel 12:28 in every translation

WEB World English Bible: Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called by my name.”
KJV King James Version: Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.”
ASV American Standard Version: Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and now, gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and capture it, lest I capture the city, and my name hath been called upon it.'
DBY Darby Translation: And now gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city and take it: lest I take the city and it be called by my name.
WBS Webster Bible: Now therefore collect the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.