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The children of Israel were mustered, and were provisioned, and went against them: and the children of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.

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Weakness on Display

Commentators universally highlight the dramatic contrast. Israel's army is described as "two little flocks of kids"—small, vulnerable, and utterly outnumbered. In contrast, the Syrian army "filled the country." This visual disparity was not a sign of impending doom but the perfect stage for God to demonstrate that His power, not human strength, secures victory.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 20:27

18th Century

Theologian

Were all present - The marginal rendering is adopted by almost all critics.

Like two little flocks of kids - The word translate…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 20:27

19th Century

Bishop

Were all present. —The marginal reading “were victualled,” or, perhaps, more generally, “were supplied” with all things necessary …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Kings 20:27

19th Century

Preacher

And went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids;

A herd of goats was seldom ver…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 20:27

17th Century

Pastor

And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all
present
The same as before; th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 20:22–30

17th Century

Minister

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…