What explanation did the Aramean officials give for their defeat, and how did they plan to change their strategy for the next battle?
Aramean Officials’ Explanation for Defeat and Strategic Revision The defeat of the Aramean army during their conflict with Israel marked a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative of King Ahab’s reign. The Aramean officials, loyal officers under King Ben-Hadad of Aram (modern Syria), were tasked with assessing the military setback…