But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
But the Syrians ran away from Israel's army. David's forces killed seven thousand Syrian chariot fighters and forty thousand foot soldiers, and they also killed Shophach, the commander of their army.
This verse describes David's decisive military victory over the Syrian army, where they defeated thousands of enemy soldiers and killed their commanding officer.
📚 Historical Context
This battle occurred during David's reign as king of Israel, when he was expanding and securing Israel's borders. The Syrians (Arameans) were a powerful neighboring nation that often threatened Israel. This victory was part of a larger conflict where David was establishing Israel as a dominant regional power and fulfilling God's promises about the land.
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