World English Bible
2 Samuel 12:28
“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 after my name.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 12
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 after 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 forth the spoil of the city, exceeding much.
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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