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20 and each of them attacked and killed an enemy soldier. The rest of the Syrian army turned and ran, and the Israelites went after them. Benhadad and some others escaped on horses, 21 but Ahab and his soldiers followed them and captured[a] their horses and chariots.

Ahab and Israel's army crushed the Syrians.

22 Later, the prophet[b] went back and warned Ahab, “Benhadad will attack you again next spring. Build up your troops and make sure you have some good plans.”

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Footnotes

  1. 20.21 captured: One ancient translation; Hebrew “attacked.”
  2. 20.22 the prophet: See verse 13.

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