1 Chronicles 19:16

“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.”

"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." - 1 Chronicles 19:16
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What does 1 Chronicles 19:16 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 19:16 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "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…

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The story behind 1 Chronicles 19:16 encapsulates the reality of facing formidable enemies and overwhelming situations. The verse in the King James Version reads: "And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the…

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Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and awe, recognizing Your sovereignty over all the nations and every situation we encounter. Lord, Your Word in 1 Chronicles 19:16 tells us, "And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent…

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1 Chronicles 19:16 - "¶ 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."
1 Chronicles 16:19 - "When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it."
"When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it." - 1 Chronicles 16:19
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Exodus 19:16-20
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1 Chronicles 16:17 - "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,"