10:17 When David was informed, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, 4 and came to Helam. The Arameans deployed their forces against David and fought with him.
1 tn Heb “and Hadadezer sent and brought out Aram which is.”
2 tn Heb “from beyond the River.” The name “Euphrates” has been supplied in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Heb “was before them.”
4 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied in the translation for clarity.