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David struck Hadarezer king of Zobah to Hamath, as he went to establish his dominion by the river Euphrates.
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A Clash of Kingdoms
Commentators explain that this battle was against Hadadezer (a more accurate name than Hadarezer), king of Zobah, a Syrian kingdom. His name, meaning "Hadad is help," reflects his reliance on a pagan deity. David's victory occurred as Hadadezer attempted to expand his own power toward the Euphrates River, a key strategic region.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Subjugation of the Philistines, Moabites, and Arameans of Zobah.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).
Presbyterian
This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The…
