So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
Joab led the Israelite force that was with him forward to engage the Syrians in battle. As they drew near for the fight, the Syrians broke and fled before him. That flight swiftly determined the result of the battle.
Joab led the Israelite force that was with him forward to engage the Syrians in battle. As they drew near for the fight, the Syrians broke and fled before him. That flight swiftly determined the result of the battle.