17
the troops of the provincial commanders marched out of the city as the first contingent. As they approached, Ben-hadad’s scouts reported to him, “Some troops are coming from Samaria.”
18
“Take them alive,” Ben-hadad commanded, “whether they have come for peace or for war.”
19
But Ahab’s provincial commanders and the entire army had now come out to fight.
20
Each Israelite soldier killed his Aramean opponent, and suddenly the entire Aramean army panicked and fled. The Israelites chased them, but King Ben-hadad and a few of his charioteers escaped on horses.
21
However, the king of Israel destroyed the other horses and chariots and slaughtered the Arameans.