The five kings take the initiative — they go out to meet the enemy rather than waiting to be besieged. The battle in the Vale of Siddim is the confrontation this whole chapter has been building toward. All nine kings are now assembled.
Memory phrase: Sometimes you must face what is coming rather than hide from it.
Talk about it: The five kings went out to face the battle instead of hiding. Is it usually better to face a problem or avoid it? Why?
Prayer: God, give me courage to face hard things rather than run away. Help me be brave.