2 Samuel 18:16 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Joab sounded the trumpet, and kept back the people from pursuing after Israel in their flight, being willing to spare the multitude.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the troops returned from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained and spared them.

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American Standard Version (1901)

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.

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Common English Bible

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and the troops stopped chasing the Israelites, because Joab held them back.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and he held back the people, lest they pursue Israel in their flight, for he was willing to spare the multitude.

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