Then the Syrians fled before Israel; and David killed seven thousand charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers of the Syrians, and killed Shophach the commander of the army.
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- WEB The Syrians fled before Israel; and David killed of the Syrian men seven thousand chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and also killed Shophach the captain of the army.
- KJV But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
- BSB But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.
- NASB And the Arameans fled from Israel, and David killed of the Arameans seven thousand charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers; and he put Shophach the commander of the army to death.
- NLT But again the Arameans fled from the Israelites. This time David’s forces killed 7,000 charioteers and 40,000 foot soldiers, including Shobach, the commander of their army.
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Quick answer
David routs the Syrians, killing seven thousand charioteers, forty thousand footmen, and their commander Shophach. It records a crushing, God-given victory.
Overview
David inflicts a devastating defeat on the Aramean army, even killing its commander. The massive losses end the coalition's threat. The Chronicler presents this as further proof that God establishes David's throne by subduing his enemies, anticipating the total victory of the Son of David over every foe.
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- 2 Sam 10:18The Syrians fled before Israel; and David killed seven hundred charioteers of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and struck Shobach the captain of their army, so that he died there.
- Ps 46:11Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
- Ps 33:16There is no king saved by the multitude of an army. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
- 1 Chr 19:13–14Be courageous, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May Yahweh do that which seems good to him.”
- Ps 18:32the God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect?
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