And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider, &c.] Or, "have broken": meaning the cavalry of an army, wherein lies its chief strength: and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; which were also used in war.
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But the God of Israel is no idol! He is the Creator of everything that exists, including his people, his own special possession. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is his name!
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“You are my battle-ax and sword,” says the LORD . “With you I will shatter nations and destroy many kingdoms.
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With you I will shatter armies— destroying the horse and rider, the chariot and charioteer.
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With you I will shatter men and women, old people and children, young men and young women.
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With you I will shatter shepherds and flocks, farmers and oxen, captains and officers.