KJV ORIGINAL
And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Joab and his troops moved forward to fight the Syrians, and the Syrians ran away from them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Joab leading Israel's army into battle against the Syrians, who immediately retreated when faced with Israel's forces.
📚 Historical Context
This battle occurred during King David's reign when the Ammonites had hired Syrian mercenaries to fight against Israel. Joab, David's military commander, was leading Israel's army in this conflict. The Syrians' quick retreat demonstrates God's favor on Israel and the reputation of Israel's military might under David's leadership.
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