And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.
- BSB You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you.
- NKJV You will chase your enemies, and they shall fall by the sword before you.
- NASB Instead, you will chase your enemies, and they will fall before you by the sword;
- NLT In fact, you will chase down your enemies and slaughter them with your swords.
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Quick answer
An obedient Israel would prevail over its enemies, who would fall before them. God gives victory to His faithful people.
Overview
Military victory is part of the covenant blessing, for the LORD fights for Israel. Their success depends not on numbers but on God's presence and favor. This points beyond physical battles to the spiritual victory God grants His people through Christ, who triumphs over sin, death, and the powers of darkness.
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