KJV ORIGINAL
There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There he broke the arrows and bows, the shields and swords, and all the weapons of war. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing his power by destroying all the weapons and tools of war, bringing peace through his mighty strength.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm celebrates God's victory over Israel's enemies, likely referring to a specific military triumph such as the defeat of the Assyrian army under Sennacherib during King Hezekiah's reign. The psalmist is declaring that God himself fought for Israel by breaking the enemy's weapons, making their military might useless. 'Selah' appears frequently in psalms as a musical notation, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or emphasis.
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