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1 Chronicles 20:1 (NIRV)

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1 In the spring, Joab led Israel's army out. It was the time when kings go off to war. Joab destroyed the land of Ammon. He went to the city of Rabbah. He surrounded it and got ready to attack it. But David remained in Jerusalem. Later, Joab attacked Rabbah and completely destroyed it.

Definition(s):
David (Deh-vidd): well-beloved, dear
Joab (Joh-ab): paternity; voluntary
Rabbah (Rab-ba): great; powerful; contentious