But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men who fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the army.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Chariots. Literally, "chariot. "2 Kings has only 700, and 40,000 horsemen. (Calmet)
Ten men might be in each chariot. (Du Hamel)