And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.
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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
- David Person
- Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Syria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.
- 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.
- Jordan Place
- Biblical river. Modern identification: Jordan River.