What does 2 Samuel 23:10 mean?

He kept fighting the Philistines until his hand cramped up and stuck to his sword. The Lord gave them a huge victory that day. When it was over, the rest of the troops came back, but only to collect the loot. 2 Samuel 23:10 - Modern Text Bible

(Eleazar fought so hard and so long that his hand literally froze around his sword. God made sure they won, and the others only showed up after the danger was gone.)