3
David fought against Hadadezer all the way to Hamath. Hadadezer was king of Zobah. He had gone to take complete control of the land along the Euphrates River.
4
David captured 1,000 of Hadadezer's chariots, 7,000 chariot riders and 20,000 soldiers on foot. He cut the legs of all but 100 of the chariot horses.
5
The Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer, the king of Zobah. But David struck down 22,000 of them.
6
He stationed some soldiers in the Aramean kingdom of Damascus. The people of Aram were brought under his rule. They gave him the gifts he required them to bring him. The LORD helped David win his battles everywhere he went.
7
David took the gold shields that were carried by the officers of Hadadezer. He brought the shields to Jerusalem.