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24 This is what you should do. Don’t allow the 32 rulers to command the armies. Put commanders in their places. 25 Gather an army like the one that was destroyed. Gather as many horses and chariots as it had. We will fight the Israelites on flat land. Then we will win.” Ben-Hadad agreed with their advice and did what they said.

26 The next spring Ben-Hadad gathered the people of Aram. He went to Aphek to fight against Israel.

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24 Do this: Remove all the kings from their commands and replace them with other officers. 25 You must also raise an army like the one you lost—horse for horse and chariot for chariot—so we can fight Israel on the plains. Then surely we will be stronger than they.” He agreed with them and acted accordingly.

26 The next spring(A) Ben-Hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek(B) to fight against Israel.

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