They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see. They took - two chariot horses - They had at first intended to send five; probably they found on examination that only two were effective. But if they sent two chariots, each would have two horses, and probably a single horse for crossing the country.
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2 Kings 7:14
14 They took therefore two chariot horses; and the king sent after the host of the Syrians, saying, Go and see.