The Syrian chiefs evidently thought that a lack of unity had weakened their army. They therefore proposed the deposition of the kings and their rep…

"Do not let the kings, who have their own armies, govern them, for that creates divisions in the camp; but appoint captains in their place."

And do this thing
Also take this further piece of advice:

take the kings away, every man out of h…

Those around Benhadad advised him to change his ground. They take it for granted that it was not Israel, but Israel's gods, that beat them; but the…