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But the remaining soldiers ran away to the city of Aphek, and there a wall collapsed on twenty-seven thousand of the men who had escaped. Ben-Hadad also fled and went into the city, hiding in an inner room.
This verse describes the devastating end of a battle where thousands of Syrian soldiers died when a wall fell on them as they fled, and their king Ben-Hadad had to hide in fear.
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King James Version · EnglishBut the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and there a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men that were left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the reign of King Ahab of Israel, a series of conflicts unfolded between Israel and the Aramean kingdom led by King Benhadad II, as described in the books of Kings. This verse captures the chaotic aftermath of a battle where the Aramean forces were routed and sought refuge in the city of Aphek, emphasizing the vulnerability of human armies in the face of unexpected events. It reflects the broader biblical theme of God's involvement in the affairs of nations through miraculous or natural occurrences.