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23 The soldier who is riding it
    has his arrows ready at the horse's side.
Swords and spears shine brightly in the sun.
24 The horse shakes with joy
    as it runs to the battle.
When the battle trumpet makes its noise,
    the horse wants to run even faster![a]
25 When it hears the sound of the trumpet,
    it makes a happy noise.
From far away, it recognizes the smell of the battle.
    It hears the army officers as they shout their commands.

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  1. 39:24 A soldier would make a noise with a trumpet when the battle was ready to start. Then all the soldiers would know that it was the time for them to attack their enemy.