1 Chronicles 19:16 · KJV
"And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them."
King James Version
What does 1 Chronicles 19:16 mean? →Passage Context
14So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
15And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
16And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.
17And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.
18But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you handle setbacks in your plans?
2
What does regrouping mean for you in times of difficulty?
3
When have you had to reassess your strategies?
Life Application
resilience
Consider how you can bounce back from setbacks in your life. Regrouping can be a sign of strength.
strategy
Reflect on the importance of having a flexible strategy in your personal or professional endeavors.
People in This Verse
ShophachOT
Shophach was a captain in the Syrian army, known for his leadership in battles against Israel.
First appearance: 1 Chronicles 19:16
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