And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through even unto the king of Edom: but they could not.
When the king of Moab saw that the battle was going badly for him, he gathered seven hundred sword-fighting men and tried to break through the enemy lines to reach the king of Edom. But they couldn't do it.
The king of Moab desperately tried to escape a losing battle by attacking toward his ally, but his plan failed.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the reign of King Joram of Israel, the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom formed an alliance to attack Moab after it rebelled against Israelite rule, seeking to reassert control. The battle turned fierce, with the Moabite king facing overwhelming forces and growing desperation. In this moment, he tried to lead 700 skilled swordsmen in a breakout attempt toward the king of Edom, but it failed, highlighting the limits of human strategy in ancient warfare.
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