Joab replied, “May the Lord make his army a hundred times larger! My master, O king, do not all of them serve my master? Why does my master want to do this? Why bring judgment on Israel?”

I will establish his kingdom permanently, if he remains committed to obeying my commands and regulations, as you are doing this day.’

Tell the nations about his splendor, tell all the nations about his miraculous deeds!

the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, “Do you really think David is trying to honor your father by sending these messengers to express his sympathy? No, his servants have come to you so they can get information and spy out the land!”