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2 Samuel 18:16

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and he held back the people, lest they pursue Israel in their flight, for he was willing to spare the multitude
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King James Version

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

English Standard Version

Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the troops came back from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained them.

New International Version

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and the troops stopped pursuing Israel, for Joab halted them.