David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates.
David also defeated Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, who was king of Zobah, when Hadadezer was trying to regain control of his territory along the Euphrates River.
This verse shows David expanding Israel's territory by defeating a powerful enemy king who was trying to reclaim his own lands.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's military campaigns to secure Israel's borders and establish the kingdom as a regional power. Zobah was an Aramean kingdom located in what is now Syria, and controlling territory near the Euphrates River was strategically important for trade routes and regional influence. Hadadezer was likely attempting to restore his kingdom's former boundaries after previous losses.
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