Then the men of Judah gave a shout: and as the men of Judah shouted, it came to pass, that God smote Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah.
Then the men of Judah gave a loud battle cry, and when they shouted, God struck down Jeroboam and all Israel's army before Abijah and Judah.
God gave victory to Judah's army when they cried out to Him in battle against the northern kingdom of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Abijah over Judah, a civil war erupted between the southern kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel, led by King Jeroboam, as a result of the divided monarchy after Solomon's death. Abijah had publicly challenged Israel for their idolatry and reliance on illegitimate priests, while emphasizing Judah's commitment to God's covenant and the true priesthood. In this battle, as the Judahite forces shouted in faith, God miraculously intervened to defeat the larger Israelite army.
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