And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an hundred chariots.
David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand cavalry soldiers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers. David also cut the leg tendons of all the chariot horses to disable them, but he kept a hundred chariots for himself.
This verse shows David's military victory where he captured thousands of enemy soldiers and equipment, but deliberately disabled most of the war horses while keeping only what he needed.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse describes King David's military campaign against the Arameans, specifically after defeating Hadadezer, king of Zobah, as part of his efforts to secure Israel's borders and establish dominance in the region. Chariots and horses were vital assets in ancient warfare, symbolizing power and mobility, and David's decision to hamstring most of the captured horses while reserving a hundred chariots reflected a strategic approach to prevent enemy resurgence while adapting resources for his own army. This account highlights the broader biblical theme of God's provision for David's victories in expanding the kingdom.
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