In the biblical narrative, the concept of "shouting in" during battles is a significant motif that underscores the power of vocal proclamation in warfare. This practice is often associated with divine intervention and the manifestation of faith among the Israelites. The act of shouting in battle is not merely a physical exertion but a spiritual declaration of trust in God's deliverance and sovereignty.

One of the most notable instances of shouting in battle is found in the account of the Battle of Jericho. In Joshua 6, the Israelites, under Joshua's leadership, are instructed by God to march around the city of Jericho once a day for six days. On the seventh day, they are to march around the city seven times, and at the sound of the trumpet, the people are to give a great shout. Joshua 6:20 records, "So when the trumpets sounded, the people shouted. And when they heard the blast of the trumpet, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it." This event highlights the power of obedience and faith, as the walls of Jericho fell not by conventional military might but by the divine power released through the shout of the people.

Another example is found in the account of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon, leading a small army of 300 men against the Midianites, is instructed by God to use unconventional tactics. Armed with trumpets and jars, Gideon's men surround the Midianite camp. At Gideon's signal, they break the jars, blow the trumpets, and shout, "A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!" (Judges 7:20). The Midianites, thrown into confusion and fear, turn on each other, leading to their defeat. This account demonstrates how God uses the shout of His people to bring about victory, emphasizing reliance on His strength rather than human numbers or weapons.

The theme of shouting in battle is also evident in the account of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20. Facing a vast army, Jehoshaphat seeks the Lord, and God assures him of victory. The king appoints singers to go before the army, praising the Lord. As they begin to sing and praise, the Lord sets ambushes against the enemy, leading to their defeat. While not a traditional battle shout, the act of vocal praise serves a similar function, invoking God's presence and power in the battle.

In the Psalms, the concept of shouting is often linked to expressions of triumph and victory. Psalm 47:1 exhorts, "Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph." This verse reflects the belief that shouting is an act of worship and declaration of God's kingship and might.

The New Testament also echoes this theme, though in a more spiritual context. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16 , the return of Christ is described with a shout: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first." Here, the shout signifies the ultimate victory over death and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Throughout Scripture, the act of shouting in battle serves as a powerful symbol of faith, divine intervention, and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes. It is a reminder that victory is not achieved by human strength alone but through reliance on the Lord's power and promises.Judges 7:20
And the three companies blew the trumpets, and broke the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow with: and they cried, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.
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1 Samuel 17:20
And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the battle.
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7321. rua -- to raise a shout, give a blast
... Definition to raise a shout, give a blast NASB Word Usage battle cry (1), cry (1),
cry aloud (1), crying (1), jubilant shouting (1), raise your battle cry (1 ...
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8643. teruah -- a shout or blast of war, alarm, or joy
... or blast of war, alarm, or joy NASB Word Usage alarm (5), battle cry (2 ... 1), shout
(10), shout of alarm (1), shout of joy (1), shouted (1), shouting (4), shouts ...
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Turning Back in the Day of Battle
... The Philistines are good hands at shouting. ... least among us, but if those of us who
are armed and carry bows should turn back in the day of battle, oh "Tell it ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 12 1866/turning back in the day.htm

The Ark among the Philistines
... went out to meet the Philistines, and in a hard-fought battle the Israelites ... The
Philistines heard the sound of the shouting and said, "What does this sound of ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/the ark among the philistines.htm

Christ Triumphant
... Silently at first he permits their ranks to break upon him, too terribly enduring
hardness to spare a thought for shouting. But at last the battle-cry is heard ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/christ triumphant.htm

Whether the Mode and Order of the Temptation were Becoming?
... xxxi), expounding Job 39:25, "He smelleth the battle afar off, the encouraging of
the captains and the shouting of the army," says: "The captains are fittingly ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the mode and order.htm

The Power of a Pebble.
... saw that their champion was really dead, they fled, pursued by the shouting hosts
of ... upon the harp before him, for when he sent for him after the battle he said ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xx the power of.htm

Tales by the Way
... the thick of the fray, shouting, "Where is the Lord God of Theodosius?" Eugenius
was not fighting, as Theodosius did, in the forefront of the battle, but his ...
/.../chapter xvi tales by the.htm

The Adventures of Saint Andrew of Scotland.
... Thus shouting and slaying, the Knight and his Squire fought on for many ... against their
shields, fierce clashed their swords, and clanged their battle-axes, till ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter eight the adventures of.htm

Sunday-School Hymns.
... songs in his cantata, "The Haymakers," were sung in the shops and factories everywhere,
and his war-time music, in such melodies as "Shouting the Battle-cry of ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter viii sunday-school hymns.htm

The Creator's Joy in his Creation
... And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
Doth the hawk soar by thy wisdom, And stretch her wings toward the south? ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/ii the creators joy in.htm

Plagiarism by the Greeks of the Miracles Related in the Sacred ...
... that those who travel through the locality, on coming to the first mountain, hear
a confused sound as of several myriads shouting, as if in battle array; and ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter iii plagiarism by the greeks.htm

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