503 B
503 B
Connecting Statement:
This verse finishes describing a second battle when the Arameans who fled from Joab in 1 Chronicles 19:15 were reinforced by other Arameans and attacked Israel again.
they were defeated by Israel
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Israel had defeated them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
they made peace with David and served them
They made the peace agreement with David as the king, and served the Israelites.