2 Samuel 10:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joab advances against the Syrians, and they flee before his attack.
What Does 2 Samuel 10:13 Mean?
The words give way to action. Joab and his chosen men press forward into the battle against the Syrian armies, the stronger of the two threats. At the onset of his advance the Syrians break and flee before him. The mercenaries hired with such confidence collapse at the first decisive push.
The Lord who was entrusted with the outcome now grants it. What looked like an impossible encirclement turns swiftly to flight, and the courage that fought faithfully is met by the deliverance of God. Often the breakthrough comes the moment we step forward in obedience. The God who calls us to draw near to the battle goes before us into it.
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What does 2 Samuel 10:13 mean?
Joab advances against the Syrians, and they flee before his attack.