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The LORD will cause your enemies who attack you to be defeated right in front of you. They will come at you from one direction, but they will run away from you in seven different directions.
God is promising that He will defeat your enemies so completely that they'll scatter in panic, running away in all directions.
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King James Version · EnglishThe LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse is part of a chapter that outlines blessings for obedience to God's covenant laws, emphasizing divine protection against enemies as a reward for faithfulness. It reflects the historical reality of Israel's vulnerability to surrounding nations, assuring them of God's supernatural intervention in battles.