3
On his way to restore his sovereignty at the Euphrates River, David defeated Hadadezer king of Zobah (over toward Hamath).
4
David captured a thousand chariots, 7,000 cavalry, and 20,000 infantry from him. He hamstrung all the chariot horses, but saved back a hundred.
5
When the Arameans from Damascus came to the aid of Hadadezer king of Zobah, David killed 22,000 of them.
6
David set up a puppet government in Aram-Damascus. The Arameans became subjects of David and were forced to bring tribute. God gave victory to David wherever he marched.
7
David plundered the gold shields that belonged to the servants of Hadadezer and brought them to Jerusalem.
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