And the young men of the princes of the provinces went out first; and Benhadad sent out, and they told him, saying, There are men come out of Samaria.
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Interpretation
The proud Syrians were beaten, and the despised Israelites were conquerors. The orders of the proud, drunken king disordered his troops, and prevented them from attacking the Israelites.
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This thought runs through 1 Kings 20:13-17.
Glossary
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.