KJV ORIGINAL
One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
One of you will chase away a thousand enemies, because the LORD your God is the one who fights for you, just as he promised you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that he will fight alongside his people, giving them supernatural strength so that even one person can defeat many enemies.
📚 Historical Context
Joshua is giving his farewell address to the Israelites after they have conquered much of the Promised Land. He's reminding them of God's faithfulness in battle and encouraging them to remain loyal to God. This promise reflects the military victories they had already experienced, where God had given them success against seemingly impossible odds.
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