But when they saw it, they were stunned; they were terrified and ran away.
The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.
He twisted their chariot wheels, making their chariots difficult to drive. “Let’s get out of here—away from these Israelites!” the Egyptians shouted. “The Lord is fighting for them against Egypt!”
The kings joined forces and established their camp around the water near Merom to fight against Israel.