Verse 5
These Israelites would be like mighty men in battle (cf. David’s mighty men). They would subdue the Lord’s enemies in battle successfully because Yahweh would be with them. The opposing adversaries would be defeated and shamed even though they fought from positions of strength. The Lord’s infantry would defeat the world’s apparently superior cavalry.
"It is a great mistake to suppose that all will be accomplished by Jehovah single-handed." [Note: Kelly, p. 472.]
"The scene is that of the strengthening of the Jews in Palestine at the time of the invasion from the North under ’the beast’ (Daniel 7:8) in conjunction with the events of Armageddon (Revelation 16:14; Revelation 19:17-20)." [Note: Unger, p. 180.]
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