Hadadezer sent messengers to bring the Arameans who were beyond the River Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach, commander of Hadadezer’s army, leading them.
When the Arameans realised that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to summon the Arameans who were beyond the River Euphrates. They were led by Shophach, the commander of Hadadezer’s army.
When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans lined up to engage David in battle and fought against him.