What other biblical events show God's presence causing fear among enemies? Fear at the Ark’s Arrival (1 Samuel 4:6) “When the Philistines heard the sound of the cry, they asked, ‘What is the sound of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews?’ Then they learned that the ark of the LORD had entered the camp.” God’s presence among His people registers instantly on their enemies. Scripture repeats this pattern again and again. Egypt’s Army in Turmoil at the Red Sea • Exodus 14:24-25 – “At morning watch…the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians… and He threw their camp into confusion…‘Let us flee from Israel, for the LORD is fighting for them!’” • Exodus 12:33 – “The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the land. ‘For otherwise,’ they said, ‘we are all going to die!’” Jericho’s Hearts Melt • Joshua 2:9-11 – Rahab: “Fear of you has fallen upon us…our hearts melted…for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on earth below.” • Joshua 5:1 – “Their hearts melted and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites.” Gideon’s 300 and Midian’s Panic • Judges 7:21-22 – “The whole army ran, shouting as they fled…The LORD set the sword of every man against his companion.” Philistine Nightmares Continue • 1 Samuel 5:10-12 – At Ekron “the outcry of the city went up to heaven” because of the ark. • 1 Samuel 7:10 – “That day the LORD thundered with a loud voice against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled.” • 1 Samuel 14:15 – “Then panic struck the whole Philistine army…; it was a panic from God.” Aram Flees Imaginary Chariots • 2 Kings 7:6-7 – “The Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots…So they got up and fled…for their lives.” Assyria Crushed Overnight • 2 Kings 19:35 – “That night the angel of the LORD struck down 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians.” Surrounding Kingdoms after Jehoshaphat’s Victory • 2 Chronicles 20:29 – “The fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard how the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.” What These Moments Teach • God’s presence is unmistakable—even unbelievers sense it. • The Lord Himself fights for His people; no enemy can stand when He moves. • Each instance previews the final, ultimate triumph promised throughout Scripture: “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14) |
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