And when all the kings that were servants to Hadarezer saw that they were smitten before Israel, they made peace with Israel, and served them. So the Syrians feared to help the children of Ammon any more.
When all the kings who served under Hadarezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became their servants. So the Syrians were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.
The writer is showing how Israel's victory over one enemy caused all their allies to surrender and switch sides out of fear.
📚 Historical Context
This follows David's decisive military victory over the Syrian coalition that had come to help the Ammonites against Israel. Hadarezer was the powerful king of Zobah who led this alliance, but after Israel's overwhelming victory, his vassal kings abandoned the coalition. This represents a major shift in regional power, establishing Israel as the dominant force in the area.
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