And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.
I sent the hornet ahead of you, which drove them out from in front of you—including the two kings of the Amorites. But this victory didn't come from your sword or your bow.
God is reminding Israel that He gave them victory over their enemies through His power, not through their own military strength.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Joshua's farewell speech where he recounts how God delivered Israel from Egypt and gave them the Promised Land. The 'hornet' likely refers to God's supernatural intervention that struck fear into Israel's enemies, causing them to flee or become weakened before battle. The two Amorite kings mentioned are probably Sihon and Og, whom Israel defeated on their journey to Canaan.
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