Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen; for the king of Syria had destroyed them, and had made them like the dust by threshing.
The Lord didn't leave Jehoahaz with much of an army, only fifty cavalry soldiers, ten chariots, and ten thousand foot soldiers. The king of Syria had destroyed the rest of them, grinding them down like dust during the threshing of grain.
This verse describes how Israel's army was devastated by Syria, leaving King Jehoahaz with only a tiny remnant of what once was a mighty military force.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Jehoahaz in ancient Israel, the nation was weakened by its leaders' unfaithfulness to God, which made them vulnerable to attacks from the powerful Syrian kingdom under King Hazael. The Syrian forces had devastated Israel's army, leaving only a small remnant of soldiers, as this verse illustrates the severe consequences of Israel's ongoing disobedience. This event fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's judgment on His people when they turned away from His covenant.
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