26. Meanwhile, Joab fought against the Ammon ite city of Rabbah and captured its royal fortress.
27. So he sent messengers to tell David, “I fought against Rabbah and captured the fortress guarding its water supply.
28. Gather the rest of the troops, surround the city, and capture it. Otherwise, I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.”
29. So David gathered all the troops and went to Rabbah. He fought against the city and captured it.