2 Samuel 23:12

English Standard Version

12 But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and struck down the Philistines, and the Lord worked a great victory. 

New International Version

12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the Lord brought about a great victory. 

New International Reader’s Version

12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He didn’t let the Philistines capture it. He struck them down. The LORD helped him win a great battle. 

King James Version

12 But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. 

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