OLD TESTAMENT

1 Kings 20:27

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The children of Israel were mustered and given provisions, and went against them. The children of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of young goats, but the Syrians filled the country.

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Verse 27. Victuals. Hebrew also, “they were all present.” Chal. “ready.” Syr. “in battle array.”—Goats. They were comparatively so contemptible, verse 15. Bible.—At the same time, Josaphat could muster above a million warriors; for piety makes kingdoms prosper. Salien.

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