The forces gather at the Waters of Merom — All these kings met together, and they came and camped together at the Waters of Merom to fight against Israel (בְמֵי־מְרוֹם). The assembly point—the Waters of Merom (a lake or spring system in upper Galilee)—is selected as a strategic position. The coordination of all northern forces represents the apex of Canaanite resistance. The multitude gathered, the chariots, the advanced preparation all suggest this as the climactic battle of the northern campaign.

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