1 When those who were still in their tents heard all this, they were shocked at what had happened.
2 They were overcome with fear and trembling. Without waiting for anyone else, each and every person rushed out and fled in every direction across the plain and into the highlands.
3 Even those who were camped in the hills around Bethulia turned and fled. Then every Israelite man capable of fighting rushed out upon them.
4 Uzziah sent messengers to Betomasthaim, Choba, Kola, and all the regions of Israel, announcing what had happened and saying that everyone should rush out upon their enemies to destroy them.