And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
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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 20:18-21.
Glossary
- Syria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.