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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.

King James Version (KJV)

When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now when Joab saw that their forces were in position against him in front and at his back, he took the best of the men of Israel and put them in line against the Aramaeans;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Viendo pues Joab que había escuadrones delante y detrás de él, entresacó de todos los escogidos de Israel, y púsose en orden contra los Siros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Joab se dio cuenta de que tendría que pelear en dos frentes, escogió a los mejores guerreros, se puso al frente del grupo y se los llevó a pelear contra los sirios en los campos.

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