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Shobach (or Shophach) was the commander of Hadadezer's army, who was killed by David's men during a battle.
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Shobach (or Shophach) is mentioned in 2Sa.10.16,18 and 1Ch.19.16,18 as the commander of the army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah. When the Ammonites hired Syrian mercenaries to fight against David, Hadadezer sent his army, led by Shobach, to support them. In the ensuing battle, David's forces defeated the Syrians and the Ammonites. Shobach was killed during the battle by David's men, along with many of his soldiers. The defeat of Shobach and the Syrian army was a significant victory for David, establishing his dominance over the region and solidifying his kingdom's power.
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Poured out, the “captain of the host of Hadarezer” when he mustered his vassals and tributaries from beyond “the river Euphrates” (2 Sam. 10:15-18); called also Shophach (1 Chr. 19:16).
(expansion), the general of Hadarezer king of the Syrians of Zoba, who was defeated by David. (2 Samuel 10:15-18) In (1 Chronicles 19:16) he is called Shophach. (B.C. 1034.)
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SHO'BACH (pouring). 1. The general of Hadarezer, king of the Syrians of Zoba. David defeated and slew him. 2 Sam 10:15-18. In 1 Chr 19:16, 1 Chr 19:18 he is called Shophach.
SHO'BACH (pouring). 1. The general of Hadarezer, king of the Syrians of Zoba. David defeated and slew him. 2 Sam 10:15-18. In 1 Chr 19:16, 1 Chr 19:18 he is called Shophach.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7731
Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezerʼs army leading them.
But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there.
When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezerʼs army leading them.
But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven thousand of their charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also killed Shophach the commander of their army.
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