Recruit an army with as many horses and chariots as the one which was defeated. Then, if we fight them on the plain, we will be stronger than they are.” He took their advice and followed it.
This is what we must do: Remove all of the kings from their positions, and substitute governors for them.
Spring came, and Benhadad organized the Aramean army and went to Aphek to fight Israel.
The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses robbers, but he curses the Lord.