So Joram went over to Zair, and all the chariots with him: and he rose by night, and smote the Edomites which compassed him about, and the captains of the chariots: and the people fled into their tents.
So Joram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. He attacked at night and struck down the Edomites who had surrounded him and their chariot commanders. Then his own people fled back to their homes.
King Joram fought against the Edomites who had surrounded him, but even after winning the battle, his own troops scattered and went home.
📚 Historical Context
In the divided kingdom period of ancient Israel, King Joram of Judah was dealing with a rebellion from Edom, a neighboring territory that had previously been under Judah's control and was now seeking independence. Joram led his army, including chariots, to a place called Zair and conducted a nighttime assault on the surrounding Edomites, managing to strike their leaders in the chaos. However, his forces ultimately fled back to their camps, illustrating the challenges of quelling such uprisings during this era of political instability.
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