Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 11:16
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.
Amplified® Bible
So when Joab was besieging the city, he assigned Uriah opposite where he knew the enemy's most valiant men were.
Contemporary English Version
Joab had been carefully watching the city of Rabbah, and he put Uriah in a place where he knew there were some of the enemy's best soldiers.
Darby English Version
And it came to pass as Joab watched the city, that he assigned Urijah to a place where he knew that the valiant men were.
Good News Bible
So while Joab was besieging the city, he sent Uriah to a place where he knew the enemy was strong.
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.
New American Standard Bible
So it was as Joab kept watch on the city, that he put Uriah at the place where he knew there {were} valiant men.
New International Version
So while Joab had the city under siege, he put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest defenders were.
New King James Version
So it was, while Joab besieged the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew there were valiant men.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So it came to pass as Joab kept watch on the city, that he put Uriah at the place where he knew that valiant men fought.
Revised Standard Version
And as Jo'ab was besieging the city, he assigned Uri'ah to the place where he knew there were valiant men.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in Joab's watching of the city, that he appointeth Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men `are';
