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
During the reign of King David, Israel was frequently engaged in battles to defend its territory and fulfill God's promises to establish a strong nation. This specific event in 1 Chronicles 19 happened after the Ammonite king insulted David's messengers, leading David to launch a military campaign against the Ammonites and their Syrian allies. In the midst of this conflict, David's forces achieved a decisive victory over the Syrians, demonstrating God's favor toward Israel's king.
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