And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
Ver. 26. And took the royal city.] He had well nigh taken it after a twelve month's siege. David's sin at home had hindered Joab's good success abroad, and retarded the conquest of this city of Rabbah, which now is ready to be taken, that David reconciled to God may have the honour of it: whom therefore Joab desireth to speed away with fresh forces.