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I. THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY FOUGHT.

II. THE METHOD IN WHICH THEY FOUGHT.

1. A wise economy of forces.

2. A determination to render mutual help.

III. THE SPIRIT IN WHICH THEY FOUGHT.

1. Of exalted courage.

2. Of true patriotism.

3. Of submission to God.

(J. Wolfendale.)

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KJV: And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.

WEB: When the Syrians saw that they were defeated by Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians who were beyond the River, with Shophach the captain of the army of Hadadezer at their head.