28Now 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.


In Context

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.

30 And he took the crown of their king from his head, the weight of which was a talent of gold, set with most precious stones, and it was put upon David's head, and the spoils of the city which were very great he carried away.

2 Samuel 12:28 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:28Now muster the rest of the troops and besiege the city and capture it. Otherwise I will take the city, and it will be named after me."

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:28And now gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city and take it: lest I take the city and it be called by my name.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:28Now therefore collect the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:28and now, gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and capture it, lest I capture the city, and my name hath been called upon it.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:28Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.