And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them: but they went forward smiting the Moabites, even in their country.
When they reached the Israelite camp, the Israelites attacked and struck down the Moabites, causing them to run away. But the Israelites kept pursuing them, continuing to defeat the Moabites even in their own land.
The Israelites decisively defeated the Moabites in battle, driving them back and pursuing them into their own territory.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings 3, Moab had rebelled against Israel after the death of King Ahab, prompting the kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom to form an alliance and march against them. They consulted the prophet Elisha, who received a word from God promising victory if they trusted in Him. As a result, the Israelites executed a successful surprise attack on the Moabite camp, leading to a decisive pursuit into Moabite territory as described in this verse.
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