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Do this thing: take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their room;
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A Strategy of Unity
Commentators explain that Benhadad's advisors identified a critical weakness in their army: disunity. The coalition of kings, each with their own interests and armies, created divisions. The advice to replace them with dedicated captains was a strategic move to create a single, unified command structure, which they believed would be more effective in battle.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Baptist
"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."
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And do this thing Also take this further piece of advice:
take the kings away, every man out of h…
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