The rising column of smoke visible across the entire region transformed Benjamin's perception of the battle from engagement between armies to catastrophic destruction of their homeland, communications network, and escape routes. The visibility of the fire across the valley served both as military signal and as psychological warfare, demonstrating to Benjamin that their city—the geographic center of their tribe—had fallen. This verse emphasizes how tactical military advantage can translate into complete demoralization of the defeated force.

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