And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man, and they which be with him are valiant men.
Even the bravest warrior, someone with a heart as bold as a lion, will completely lose courage and become afraid. Everyone in Israel knows that your father is a powerful warrior, and the men fighting alongside him are also brave and strong.
This verse is saying that even the most courageous soldiers will become afraid when they face David and his mighty warriors, because everyone knows how powerful they are.
📚 Historical Context
This was spoken during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David, when Absalom's counselor Hushai was giving military advice. Hushai was actually secretly loyal to David and was trying to discourage Absalom from pursuing his father too quickly. The speaker is describing David's fearsome reputation as a warrior and the strength of his loyal followers.
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