2 Samuel 11:23-25

New Century Version

²³ The messenger told David, “The men of Ammon were winning. They came out and attacked us in the field, but we fought them back to the city gate. ²⁴ The archers on the city wall shot at your servants, and some of your men were killed. Your servant Uriah the Hittite also died.”

²⁵ David said to the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Don’t be upset about this. The sword kills everyone the same. Make a stronger attack against the city and capture it.’ Encourage Joab with these words.”