1 Chronicles 18:5
1 Chronicles 18:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.”
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Read Full Chapter →When Damascus comes to Hadarezer's aid, David defeats them with great loss.
What Does 1 Chronicles 18:5 Mean?
The Arameans of Damascus march to reinforce their ally Hadarezer. Damascus was a powerful city to the northeast, and its intervention threatened to turn the tide. David meets this fresh army and overcomes it.
Enemy alliances pile up, yet they cannot prevail against the man God preserves. When opposition gathers from every side, the believer is reminded that no coalition is greater than the Lord who fights for His own.
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What does 1 Chronicles 18:5 mean?
When Damascus comes to Hadarezer's aid, David defeats them with great loss.