gathered men] Such as were put to flight in that battell. when David slew them of Zobah] 2 Samuel 8:3. and 2 Samuel 10:18. slew] Had slain. they went to Damascus] Where David had put a garison (2 Samuel 8:6.) which they put out, and dwelt there. Damascus was a royall city in Syria, Isaiah 7:8. reigned] Established Rezon to be king there.