And the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet.
And the LORD threw Sisera and all his chariots and his entire army into complete confusion with the sword in front of Barak; so that Sisera jumped down from his chariot and ran away on foot.
God completely defeated the enemy army, causing their powerful commander Sisera to abandon his chariot and flee on foot in panic.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the climactic moment of battle between the Israelites led by Barak and the Canaanite army under commander Sisera, who had 900 iron chariots. The prophetess Deborah had prophesied this victory, and God intervened supernaturally to defeat what seemed like an impossible enemy. This battle took place during the period of the Judges when Israel was repeatedly oppressed by surrounding nations due to their unfaithfulness to God.
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