So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Trumpet. It was not dishonourable for a general to do this himself, chap. xviii. 16. But among the Hebrews, the priests generally performed this office. (Calmet)