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One man of you shall chase a thousand; for Yahweh your God, he it is who fights for you, as he spoke to you.

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God's Power, Not Ours

Commentators emphasize that the incredible military success described—one person chasing a thousand—is not due to human might. The verse explicitly states the reason: 'for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.' This serves as a powerful reminder that victory and success in the Christian life come from God's active involvement, not our own strength.

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Joshua

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 23:10

19th Century

Bishop

One man of you shall chase a thousand. —See Deuteronomy 28:7.

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 23:10

17th Century

Pastor

One man of you shall chase a thousand
Here Kimchi and Ben Melech observe, that the future tense is put for the past,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 23:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Joshua was old and dying, and he urged them to pay close attention to what he then said. He reminded them of the great things God had done for them…