25. And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name, Amiable to the Lord, because the Lord loved him.
26. And Joab fought against Rabbath of the children of Ammon, and laid close siege to the royal city.
27. And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: I have fought against Rabbath, and the city of waters is about to be taken.
28. Now therefore gather thou the rest of the people together, and besiege the city and take it: lest when the city shall be wasted by me, the victory be ascribed to my name.
29. Then David gathered all the people together, and went out against Rabbath: and after fighting, he took it.