Then Joab blew the trumpet, and the troops came back from pursuing Israel, for Joab restrained the people — The trumpet signals the end of pursuit and killing. Joab's restraint of the troops shows his control over the army. The pursuit would have continued and inflicted more casualties, but Joab's command halts it. His practical military judgment preserves strength for possible future engagements.

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