2 Samuel 8:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the Syrian army from Damascus came to help Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, David killed twenty-two thousand Syrian soldiers.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows David's military success as he defeated a large Syrian force that came to support his enemy.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of King David, Israel was expanding its territory through military campaigns against neighboring nations, as part of establishing a unified kingdom. Hadadezer, the king of Zobah, was an enemy ruler, and when the Syrians from Damascus came to support him, David led his forces to a decisive victory, defeating 22,000 of their men. This event reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's provision for Israel's security in the ancient Near East.

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