19:17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, 1 and marched against them. 2 David deployed his army against the Arameans for battle and they fought against him. 3
1 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
2 tc The parallel text of 2 Sam 10:17 “he came to Helam.”
3 tnHeb “and David was deployed to meet Aram [for] battle and they fought with him.”