1 Kings 20:19

19 The young soldiers led the attack, followed by the Israelite army,

1 Kings 20:19 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 20:19

So these young men of the princes of the provinces came out of
the city
First, as before observed, and marched forwards towards the Syrian camp:

and the army which followed them;
consisting of 7000 men.

1 Kings 20:19 In-Context

17 The young soldiers advanced first. Scouts sent out by Benhadad reported to him that a group of soldiers was coming out of Samaria.

18 He ordered, "Take them alive, no matter whether they are coming to fight or to ask for peace."

19 The young soldiers led the attack, followed by the Israelite army,

20 and each one killed the man he fought. The Syrians fled, with the Israelites in hot pursuit, but Benhadad escaped on horseback, accompanied by some of the cavalry.

21 King Ahab took to the field, captured the horses and chariots, and inflicted a severe defeat on the Syrians.