There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
There he broke the arrows and bows, the shields and swords, and all the weapons of war. Selah.
God is showing his power by destroying all the weapons and tools of war, bringing peace through his mighty strength.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from Psalm 76, attributed to Asaph, and it likely refers to a historical event where God intervened to protect Jerusalem from invading armies, such as the Assyrian siege led by Sennacherib in 701 BC. In the biblical narrative, God miraculously defeated the enemy forces, shattering their weapons and halting the battle, which served as a powerful demonstration of His authority over nations. This psalm celebrates God's role as a defender of His people in ancient Israel.
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