1 Chronicles 19:14
1 Chronicles 19:14 Meaning and Explanation
“So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joab advances on the Syrians, and they flee before him.
What Does 1 Chronicles 19:14 Mean?
Joab and his chosen men advance against the Aramean force, and at their approach the enemy breaks and flees. The stronger army, hired at great cost, collapses before Israel's resolve.
What was feared as the greater threat melts away. The mercenaries' might, purchased with silver, cannot stand. When God grants the victory, the proudest opposition scatters. Those who walk forward in faith often find that the obstacle looming before them gives way as they press on.
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What does 1 Chronicles 19:14 mean?
Joab advances on the Syrians, and they flee before him.