And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
Key themes
Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy
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Glossary
- David Person
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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 .
- Zobah Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Brital.
- Damascus Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Damascus.
- Syria Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Damascus.