What other biblical battles reflect God's deliverance as in 1 Chronicles 11:14? Holding the Ground: 1 Chronicles 11:14 “But they took their stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck the Philistines down; and the LORD brought about a great victory.” (1 Chronicles 11:14) Other Battles Where the LORD Brought Deliverance • Red Sea Rescue – Exodus 14 – Israel cornered by Pharaoh’s army – “Moses said to the people, ‘The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’” (Exodus 14:14) – Walls of water collapse on Egypt, proving the battle was the LORD’s • Jericho’s Walls – Joshua 6 – No siege engines, just marching and trumpets – “The wall fell down flat… the LORD was with Joshua.” (Joshua 6:20, 27) • Gideon’s 300 – Judges 7 – Enemy outnumbered Israel 135,000 to 300 – “The LORD said to Gideon, ‘With the three hundred men who lapped I will save you.’” (Judges 7:7) – Torches, jars, and shouts ignite panic; Midianites destroy themselves • David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17 – A sling vs. giant armor – “All this assembly will know that the LORD does not save with sword or spear; for the battle is the LORD’s.” (1 Samuel 17:47) • Choirs vs. Armies – 2 Chronicles 20 – Moabites and Ammonites converge on Judah – “You will not need to fight this battle… stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD.” (2 Chronicles 20:17) – As singers praise, the enemy turns on itself • Hezekiah’s Nighttime Victory – 2 Kings 19 – Assyria surrounds Jerusalem – “Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians.” (2 Kings 19:35) – No sword lifted by Judah, yet the siege ends Shared Threads of Deliverance – Hopeless odds showcase God’s power, not human skill – Obedience and trust precede the miracle – God often chooses unconventional methods (wind, trumpets, praise, one angel) – The outcome magnifies His glory, strengthening future faith Taking It to Heart The same LORD who defended Shammah’s lentil field still defends those who stand on His Word today. Whether the “battle” is physical or spiritual, He remains the unfailing Deliverer who turns impossible situations into testimonies of His might. |
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