1 Kings 20:21
“And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and charets, and slewe the Syrians with a great slaughter.”
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1 Kings 20:21 Context
19So these yong men of the princes of the prouinces, came out of the citie, and the armie which followed them: 20And they slew euery one his man: and the Syrians fled, and Israel pursued them: and Benhadad the king of Syria escaped on an horse, with the horsemen. 21And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and charets, and slewe the Syrians with a great slaughter. 22¶ And the Prophet came to the king of Israel, and said vnto him, Goe, strengthen thy selfe, and marke and see what thou doest: for at the returne of the yeere, the king of Syria will come vp against thee. 23And the seruants of the King of Syria said vnto him, Their gods are gods of the hilles, therefore they were stronger then wee: but let vs fight against them in the plaine, and surely we shall be stronger then they.
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Other Translations
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- King James Version
The king of Israel went out and struck the horses and chariots, and killed the Arameans with a great slaughter.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the king of Israel went out and took the horses and the war-carriages, and made great destruction among the Aramaeans.
- Basic English Bible
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- Darby Bible
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- Webster's Bible
The king of Israel went out, and struck the horses and chariots, and killed the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- World English Bible
and the king of Israel goeth out, and smiteth the horses, and the charioteers, and hath smitten among the Aramaeans a great smiting.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Arameans with a great slaughter.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
The king of Israel went out and struck the horses and chariots, and killed the Arameans with a great slaughter.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the king of Israel went out and took the horses and the war-carriages, and made great destruction among the Aramaeans.
- Basic English Bible
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- Darby Bible
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- Webster's Bible
The king of Israel went out, and struck the horses and chariots, and killed the Syrians with a great slaughter.
- World English Bible
and the king of Israel goeth out, and smiteth the horses, and the charioteers, and hath smitten among the Aramaeans a great smiting.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Arameans with a great slaughter.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 20:21
20:21 The king went - Proceeded further in his march. Smote thechariots - The men that fought from them.