LORDיהוה
Yahweh · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God in the Old Testament, revealing His faithfulness and self-existence to His people. It signifies the God who saves and keeps His promises.
fearיָרֵא
yare · Hebrew Verb
A state of intense distress, dread, or psychological alarm, often commanded against in Scripture because the believer's confidence is rooted in the presence and power of God rather than human circumstances.
dismayedחָתַת
chathath · Hebrew Verb
To be shattered, broken, or terrified, often referring to a loss of courage or spiritual resolve in the face of daunting challenges or enemies.
fighting menעָם מִלְחָמָה
am milchamah · Hebrew Noun phrase
An individual set apart or designated for combat; in a biblical context, it often refers to those consecrated to defend the covenant community or execute divine judgment.
given into your handנָתַן
nathan · Hebrew Verb
A term signifying God's sovereign authorization or guarantee of victory, often used when He grants a city or enemy into the control of His people.
ambushאֱרֹב
ereb · Hebrew Noun
The act of laying traps or executing a surprise attack; in Scripture, it often involves strategic human action carried out under God's explicit instruction and guidance.
plunderשָׁלָל
shalal · Hebrew Noun
Property or goods seized from an enemy, often in the context of divine warfare where God determines if such spoils are to be destroyed (devoted) or distributed among the people.
mighty men of valorגִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל
gibborim chayil · Hebrew Noun phrase
An expression identifying those with superior military strength, courage, and efficiency, often used to describe those who display God-given ability to act decisively in battle.
ambushמַאְרָב
ma’arav · Hebrew Noun
A military tactic involving concealment to surprise an enemy; in Scripture, it often illustrates God's sovereign use of human means to execute His judgment.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the God of Israel, YHWH, who is the self-existent, faithful Redeemer of His people and the executor of righteous judgment.
giveנָתַן
nathan · Hebrew Verb
In the Old Testament, to take possession of something, often used in the context of divine delivery or military conquest. It implies gaining control over an object or territory.
wordדָּבָר
dabar · Hebrew Noun
A formal instruction or decree from God. To do according to His word is to act in covenant obedience, demonstrating submission to His divine authority.
commandedצָוָה
tsavah · Hebrew Verb
To be vested with authority to perform a duty or task. It implies a binding mandate that requires immediate and exact compliance.
Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁעַ
Yehoshua · Hebrew Proper Noun
The Hebrew name meaning 'The Lord is Salvation'. He is portrayed as the appointed leader, military commander, and mediator who carries out the will of God for the people.
eldersזָקֵן
zaqen · Hebrew Noun
Leaders of the community or tribe, responsible for guidance, judgment, and representing the people before God and their leader. They act as pillars of order and wisdom.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant people of God, descendants of Jacob, chosen to be a holy nation set apart to display God's glory and serve Him.
fighting menעָם מִלְחָמָה
‘am milchamah · Hebrew Noun phrase
Refers to the authorized armed warriors of the covenant community, set apart for the task of holy war and protecting the integrity of the land promised by God.
ambushאֹרֵב
’oreb · Hebrew Noun
A stratagem or hidden force positioned to attack an enemy unexpectedly. In Scripture, God often uses military victory through strategy to demonstrate His sovereignty over human efforts and pagan enemies.
valleyעֵמֶק
‘emeq · Hebrew Noun
A geographical depression between hills or mountains. In the Bible, valleys are often settings for judgment, battle, or significant encounters with God’s presence.
Arabahעֲרָבָה
‘Arabah · Hebrew Proper Noun
The low-lying rift valley of the Jordan River. It often serves as a landmark, a place of passage, or a site associated with divine judgment and the boundaries of the Promised Land.
pretended to be beatenנָגַף
nagaph · Hebrew Verb
To feign, act, or simulate a state that is contrary to reality. In military or prophetic contexts, this involves a strategic performance intended to deceive an enemy into a fatal error.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
The desolate, uncultivated regions outside of settled civilization. Biblically, the wilderness is often a place of testing, refuge, and separation unto God.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal covenant name of the God of Israel. It denotes His self-existence, eternal nature, and His faithfulness to His covenant promises toward His people.
javelinכִּידֹון
kidon · Hebrew Noun
A weapon, likely a spear or short javelin, used in warfare. In this context, it serves as a sign of divine authority and a signal for military action under God's command.
ambushאֹרֶב
oreb · Hebrew Noun
A military tactic involving concealment and a surprise attack. In Scripture, it often demonstrates that victory belongs to the Lord rather than through sheer human strength alone.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
An uncultivated, desolate, or desert region. Biblically, it often represents a place of testing, refuge, or divine judgment, removed from human habitation.
kingמֶלֶךְ
melek · Hebrew Noun
A title of leadership, specifically for the head of a city-state or nation, often associated with political and military authority. In the context of Canaanite kings, it frequently denotes a ruler whose authority was under divine judgment by God.
struck downחָרַם
charam · Hebrew Verb
Refers to divine judgment or the total destruction of a city and its inhabitants as a consequence of their sin and idolatry. In biblical warfare, this represents an act of holy war carried out in obedience to God's command to purge the land.
edge of the swordפִּי חֶרֶב
pi cherev · Hebrew Noun phrase
Literally 'mouth of the sword,' this idiom describes the lethality of a weapon, symbolizing total devastation or execution. It is often used in the context of divine judgment upon an enemy.
wildernessמִדְבָּר
midbar · Hebrew Noun
A term used to describe the wilderness or uninhabited land, often symbolizing a place of transition, testing, or, as here, the place of judgment for enemies of God's people.
ambushאֵרֶב
ereb · Hebrew Noun
A military tactic involving concealment and surprise to defeat an enemy. In Scripture, God often uses human strategies to demonstrate His sovereignty and provide victory to His covenant people.
devoted to destructionחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term (cherem) referring to something set apart or consecrated to God, often involving the total destruction of that which is cursed or devoted to judgment; it signifies absolute dedication to the Lord's holy purpose.
plunderשָׁלָל
shalal · Hebrew Noun
Goods, riches, or property taken from an enemy in war, often signifying the spoils of victory gained through divine allowance or command.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the one true God of Israel, revealing His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and self-existence to His people.
