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Raw Blame History

the gods of Damascus

"the gods whom the Syrians worshiped in Damascus". They believed Damascus to be the city where their gods dwelt.

gods that had defeated him

"gods whom he believed had enabled the Syrian army to defeat him"

they were the ruin of him and of all Israel

"those gods ruined him and all Israel"

all Israel

"Israel" represents the southern kingdom of Judah.