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24 So do this: Dismiss the kings from their command, and replace them with military commanders. 25 Muster an army like the one you lost, with the same number of horses and chariots.[a] Then we will fight them in the plains; we will certainly overpower them.” He approved their plan and did as they advised.[b]

26 In the spring[c] Ben Hadad mustered the Syrian army[d] and marched to Aphek to fight Israel.[e]

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  1. 1 Kings 20:25 tn Heb “And you, you muster an army like the one that fell from you, horse like horse and chariot like chariot.”
  2. 1 Kings 20:25 tn Heb “he listened to their voice and did so.”
  3. 1 Kings 20:26 tn Heb “at the turning of the year.”
  4. 1 Kings 20:26 tn Heb “mustered Aram.”
  5. 1 Kings 20:26 tn Heb “and went up to Aphek for battle with Israel.”