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.
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.
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
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites had just completed their conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, following God's guidance through various battles. Joshua, now an elderly leader, was giving his farewell address to the people, reminding them of God's faithfulness and warning them to stay obedient to avoid future defeats. This verse specifically echoes God's earlier promises in the covenant, assuring victory when the Israelites trusted in Him as their warrior.
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