And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.
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Interpretation
Here is a new attempt of the Syrians. Even the baffled cause will make head as long as there is any life in it; the enemies of the Son of David do so.
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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 10:15-19.
Glossary
- Euphrates Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Euphrates River.
- Helam Place
- Place of abundance, a place on the east of Jordan and west of the Euphrates where David gained a great victory over the Syrian army ( 2 Sam. 10:16 ), which was under the command of Shobach. Modern identification: Alma.
- Shobach Person
- Poured out, the “captain of the host of Hadarezer” when he mustered his vassals and tributaries from beyond “the river Euphrates” ( 2 Sam. 10:15-18 ); called also Shophach ( 1 Chr. 19:16 ).