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for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

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God, Not Armies, Is Our Strength

Commentators emphasize that this verse establishes God as the true source of Israel's strength, contrasting His power with human military might. Charles Ellicott connects this to David's confidence against Goliath and the Psalmist's trust in God's name over chariots. The central message is that victory depends on God's presence, not the size or strength of the army.

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Deuteronomy

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 20:4

19th Century

Bishop

For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you. —“They come in the might of flesh and blood; but you come in the might o…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 20:4

17th Century

Pastor

For the Lord your God is he that goes with you
To battle, and therefore they had no reason to fear and be dismayed, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 20:1–9

17th Century

Minister

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…