And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together.
When the Syrians saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they regrouped and came together.
This verse shows how the Syrian army regrouped after being defeated by Israel in battle.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Samuel, King David was expanding Israel's kingdom and faced opposition from neighboring nations like the Ammonites and Syrians, who allied against him after a diplomatic insult. After the Israelite army, led by Joab, defeated the Syrian forces in battle, the Syrians recognized their loss and began to regroup for potential future attacks. This event reflects the ongoing military conflicts during David's reign as he sought to secure Israel's borders and establish dominance in the region.
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