Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.
The LORD your God will also send hornets against them until everyone who is left and hiding from you is completely destroyed.
God is promising to use even insects as weapons to completely drive out Israel's enemies who try to hide from them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's instructions to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, emphasizing God's promise to drive out the Canaanite nations. This verse specifically refers to God's use of hornets, possibly literal insects or a symbol of divine terror, to ensure the complete defeat of the enemies who remain hidden. It fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His covenant by aiding His people in conquest.
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