And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.
And they received help against their enemies, and the Hagarites were handed over to them, along with everyone who fought alongside the Hagarites. This happened because they called out to God during the battle, and He answered their prayers because they put their trust in Him.
God helped His people win the battle because they cried out to Him and trusted in Him during their time of need.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes a military victory by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh against the Hagarites and their allies around 740 BC. The Hagarites were nomadic peoples descended from Hagar, Abraham's servant, who lived east of the Jordan River. This battle was part of the ongoing conflicts between the Israelite tribes and surrounding peoples for territory and resources.
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