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