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When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and see horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.
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God's Presence Outweighs Power
Commentators explain that Israel was commanded not to fear their enemies' superior military technology, like horses and chariots, which they themselves lacked. The lesson is that God's presence with His people is a far greater advantage than any worldly strength or numbers. This principle applies when facing seemingly insurmountable odds.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Horses and chariots - The most formidable elements of an Eastern host, which the Canaanites possessed in great numbers; compare Joshua 17:16…
19th Century
Anglican
When you go out to battle—that is, generally; not only in the immediate conquest of Canaan. Yet it may be observed that i…
16th Century
Protestant
When you go out to battle. This law also, which concerns their political government, is a supplement to the First Commandment, enacting th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When you go out to battle against your enemies There were two sorts of war the Israelites were engaged in, one comman…
In the wars in which Israel engaged according to the will of God, they could expect Divine assistance. The Lord was to be their only confidence. In…
