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David went to an area near the Euphrates to set up a monument for himself.[a] At that time he defeated the king of Zobah, Hadadezer son of Rehob. David took 1000 chariots, 7000 horse soldiers,[b] and 20,000 foot soldiers from Hadadezer. He crippled all but 100 of the chariot horses.[c]

Arameans from Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, but David defeated those 22,000 Arameans.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 8:3 David went … for himself Or “David went to take control of the area near the Euphrates River.”
  2. 2 Samuel 8:4 David … soldiers This is found in the ancient Greek version and a Hebrew scroll from Qumran. The standard Hebrew text has “1700 horse soldiers.”
  3. 2 Samuel 8:4 He crippled … horses Or “He destroyed all but 100 chariots.”

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