And so, Joab, going out from David, sent messengers after Abner, and he brought him back from the cistern of Sirah, without David knowing
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King James Version
And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.English Standard Version
When Joab came out from David's presence, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the cistern of Sirah. But David did not know about it.New International Version
Joab then left David and sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah. But David did not know it.