2 Samuel 10:15When the Syrians saw that they were defeated by Israel, they gathered themselves together.
The setting
Damascus region, ~1000 BC. Syrian commanders assess their crushing defeat by Israel's forces. They decide to call for massive reinforcements from beyond the Euphrates River.
The emotion here: documenting the escalating conflict with growing concern
The original word
nikkā (נכה) — to be struck down, defeated in battle with heavy casualties
Why it matters
The Euphrates River was considered the boundary between civilizations
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 10:15
This shows enemy determination — they're not giving up after one defeat
Common misconceptionChristians assume one victory means the battle is over, but enemies often regroup and return stronger.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 10:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 10:15 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is the battlefield. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include regrouping, persistence in opposition. Notable phrases: saw that they were defeated; gathered themselves together.
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Verses that meet the same deciding
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“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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