Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.
Strong's King James
Now when Joab{H3097} saw{H7200}{(H8799)} that the battle{H4421} was set against him before{H6440} and behind{H268}, he chose out{H977}{(H8799)} of all the choice{H977}{(H8803)} of Israel{H3478}, and put them in array{H6186}{(H8799)} against{H7125}{(H8800)} the Syrians{H758}.
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Young's Literal Translation
And Joab seeth that the front of the battle hath been unto him, before and behind, and he chooseth out of all the choice in Israel, and setteth in array to meet Aram,