# Connecting Statement:

This verse finishes describing a second battle when the Arameans who fled from Joab in [1 Chronicles 19:15](../19/15.md) were reinforced by other Arameans and attacked Israel again.

# they were defeated by Israel

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Israel had defeated them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# they made peace with David and served them

They made the peace agreement with David as the king, and served the Israelites.

