2 Samuel 12:27

And Ioab sent messengers to Dauid, and said, I haue fought against Rabbah, and haue taken the citie of waters.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Joab sent messengers to David and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah; yea, I have taken the city of waters.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Joab sent men to David, saying, I have made war against Rabbah and have taken the water-town.
- Basic English Bible

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
- Darby Bible

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
- Webster's Bible

Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken the city of waters.
- World English Bible

and Joab sendeth messengers unto David, and saith, `I have fought against Rabbah -- also I have captured the city of waters;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said: 'I have fought against Rabbah, yea, I have taken the city of waters.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 12:27

12:27 Of waters - Rabbah was so called because it was encompassed with water.