And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.
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Gill's Exposition
And Hadarezer sent,.... The same with Hadadezer, Sa2 8:3, who was at the head of this confederacy, and to whom the rest of the kings of Syria were servants, Sa2 10:19,
and brought out the Syrians…
Barnes' Notes
Helam - The place is unknown. Some prefer the translation of the Latin Vulgate: “their host came.”
Adam Clarke
The Syrians that were beyond the river - That is, the Euphrates.
Hadarezer - This is the same that was overthrown by David, Sa2 8:3 and there called Hadadezer; which is the reading here of about…
Here is, 1. A new attempt of the Syrians to recover their lost honour and to check the progress of David's victorious arms. The forces that were lately dispersed rallied again, and gathered themselves…
Renewed attack of the Syrians. Their total defeat
16. And Hadarezer sent, &c. The correct form of his name is probably Hadadezer. See note on ch. 2Sa 8:3. He now mustered his vassals and tributaries…
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