And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.
The Syrians ran away from the Israelites in battle. David's army killed 700 Syrian chariot crews and 40,000 cavalry soldiers, and they also struck down Shobach, the commander of their army, and he died right there on the battlefield.
This verse describes David's decisive military victory over the Syrian army, where their forces were completely defeated and their commander was killed.
📚 Historical Context
This battle occurred during David's reign as king of Israel, when he was expanding and securing Israel's borders. The Syrians (Arameans) had come to help the Ammonites fight against Israel, but David's military prowess led to a crushing defeat of this coalition. This victory established David's dominance in the region and showed that even when Israel's enemies joined forces, God gave David success in battle.
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