2 Samuel 10:16-17

10:16 Then Hadadezer sent for Arameans from beyond the Euphrates River, and they came to Helam. Shobach, the general in command of Hadadezer’s army, led them.

10:17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and came to Helam. The Arameans deployed their forces against David and fought with him.


tn Heb “and Hadadezer sent and brought out Aram which is.”

tn Heb “from beyond the River.” The name “Euphrates” has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

tn Heb “was before them.”

tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.