And it came to pass, that after the year was ended, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the strength of the army, and ravaged the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. And Joab defeated Rabbah, and destroyed it.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Year. Hebrew, "at the return of the year "in spring. (Calmet)