When the Arameans realized that they had been defeated by Israel, they consolidated their forces.

Now the battle was very severe that day; Abner and the men of Israel were overcome by David’s soldiers.

Then Nathan went to his home. The Lord struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill.

The army of Israel was defeated there by David’s men. The slaughter there was great that day – 20,000 soldiers were killed.

When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw they were defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subjects of Israel. The Arameans were no longer willing to help the Ammonites.