KJV ORIGINAL
And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
David became famous when he returned from defeating the Syrians in the Valley of Salt, where he killed eighteen thousand men.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how David gained a great reputation as a military leader through his decisive victory over a large enemy force.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes one of David's military campaigns during his reign as king of Israel, likely occurring around 1000-970 BC. The Valley of Salt was probably located near the Dead Sea, and the Syrians (Arameans) were a significant regional power that frequently clashed with Israel. Military victories like this were crucial for establishing Israel's dominance and David's reputation in the ancient Near East.
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