3 David defeated Had·ad·eʹzer the son of Reʹhob the king of Zoʹbah+ as he was on his way to restore his authority at the Eu·phraʹtes River.+ 4 David captured 1,700 horsemen and 20,000 foot soldiers from him. Then David hamstrung all but 100 of the chariot horses.+

5 When the Syrians of Damascus+ came to help King Had·ad·eʹzer of Zoʹbah, David struck down 22,000 of the Syrians.+