1 Kings 20:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The king of Israel went out and attacked the horses and chariots, and killed many Syrians in a great victory.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the king of Israel achieving a decisive military victory over the Syrian army, destroying their cavalry and killing many enemy soldiers.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King Ahab of Israel was engaged in a series of conflicts with the Syrian king Ben-Hadad, who had previously attacked and besieged Samaria, demanding tribute. God intervened through a prophet, promising Ahab victory if he relied on divine help, which led to a miraculous turnaround in the battle. This verse captures the decisive moment of that victory, where Ahab's forces destroyed the Syrian military assets and inflicted heavy casualties.

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