15 And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 10:15

New International Version

15 After the Arameans saw that they had been routed by Israel, they regrouped.

English Standard Version

15 But when the Syrians saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they gathered themselves together.

The Message

15 When the Arameans saw how badly they'd been beaten by Israel, they picked up the pieces and regrouped.

New King James Version

15 When the Syrians saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they gathered together.

New Living Translation

15 The Arameans now realized that they were no match for Israel. So when they regrouped,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 10:15

Commentary on 2 Samuel 10:15-19

(Read 2 Samuel 10:15-19)

Here is a new attempt of the Syrians. Even the baffled cause will make head as long as there is any life in it; the enemies of the Son of David do so. But now the promise made to Abraham, Joshua 1:4, that the borders of Israel should extend to the river Euphrates, was performed. Learn hence, that it is dangerous to help those who have God against them; for when they fall, their helpers will fall with them.