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Chariots » Used in war by the » Ethiopians
Sometime later, Zerah the Ethiopian went to war against him at Mareshah with an army of one million troops and 300 chariots.
Weren't the Ethiopians and the Libyans a vast army with many chariots and cavalry? Yet because you relied on the LORD, he gave them into your control!
Ethiopia » Defeated by asa
Weren't the Ethiopians and the Libyans a vast army with many chariots and cavalry? Yet because you relied on the LORD, he gave them into your control!
Sometime later, Zerah the Ethiopian went to war against him at Mareshah with an army of one million troops and 300 chariots. Asa went out to engage him in battle, and they drew up their battle lines at Mareshah in the Zephathah Valley. Asa cried out to the LORD his God, telling him, "LORD, there is no one except for you to help between the powerful and the weak. So help us, LORD God, because we're depending on you and have come against this vast group in your name. LORD, you are our God. Let no mere mortal man defeat you!" read more.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians right in front of Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away. Asa and his army pursued the Ethiopians as far as Gerar. So many Ethiopians died that their army could not recover, because it had been shattered in the LORD's presence and in the presence of his army. The Israelis carried off a lot of plunder, too. They attacked all the cities that surrounded Gerar, because fear of the LORD had overwhelmed them. The Israelis spoiled all the cities, because there was a lot to plunder in them. They also attacked the tents of those who owned livestock and carried off lots of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians right in front of Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away. Asa and his army pursued the Ethiopians as far as Gerar. So many Ethiopians died that their army could not recover, because it had been shattered in the LORD's presence and in the presence of his army. The Israelis carried off a lot of plunder, too. They attacked all the cities that surrounded Gerar, because fear of the LORD had overwhelmed them. The Israelis spoiled all the cities, because there was a lot to plunder in them. They also attacked the tents of those who owned livestock and carried off lots of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
Mareshah » A city » A city of the tribe of judah
Gath, Mareshah, Ziph,
Sometime later, Zerah the Ethiopian went to war against him at Mareshah with an army of one million troops and 300 chariots. Asa went out to engage him in battle, and they drew up their battle lines at Mareshah in the Zephathah Valley.
War » Large armies frequently engaged in
Sometime later, Zerah the Ethiopian went to war against him at Mareshah with an army of one million troops and 300 chariots.
A war started between Abijah and Jeroboam. Abijah started the battle with an army of 400,000 specially chosen valiant soldiers, but Jeroboam opposed him with 800,000 specially chosen valiant soldiers.
Worldly » Host » A great host » Against
The Midianites, the Amalekites, and certain groups from the east lay encamped in the valley, as thick as locusts. The number of their camels couldn't be calculated they seemed as numerous as the sand on the seashore.
Sometime later, the king of Assyria sent Tartan, Rab-saris, and Rab-shakeh from Lachish to King Hezekiah in Jerusalem, accompanied with a large army.
I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side.
Sometime later, Zerah the Ethiopian went to war against him at Mareshah with an army of one million troops and 300 chariots.
If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.
Jehoshaphat's military advisors came and informed him, "We've been attacked by a vast invasion force from Aram, beyond the Dead Sea. Be advised they've already reached Hazazon-tamar, also known as En-gedi."
The Israelis were mustered, equipped with provisions, and sent out to fight. The Israeli encampment looked like two little flocks of goats compared to how the Aramean encampments filled the countryside!
Meanwhile, the attendant to the man of God got up early in the morning and went outside, and there were the elite forces, surrounding the city, accompanied by horses and chariots! So Elisha's attendant cried out to him, "Oh no! Master! What will we do!?"
While Jesus was still speaking, a crowd arrived. The man called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them, and he came close to Jesus to kiss him.
Zerah » King of ethiopia
Sometime later, Zerah the Ethiopian went to war against him at Mareshah with an army of one million troops and 300 chariots. Asa went out to engage him in battle, and they drew up their battle lines at Mareshah in the Zephathah Valley. Asa cried out to the LORD his God, telling him, "LORD, there is no one except for you to help between the powerful and the weak. So help us, LORD God, because we're depending on you and have come against this vast group in your name. LORD, you are our God. Let no mere mortal man defeat you!" read more.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians right in front of Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away. Asa and his army pursued the Ethiopians as far as Gerar. So many Ethiopians died that their army could not recover, because it had been shattered in the LORD's presence and in the presence of his army. The Israelis carried off a lot of plunder, too. They attacked all the cities that surrounded Gerar, because fear of the LORD had overwhelmed them. The Israelis spoiled all the cities, because there was a lot to plunder in them. They also attacked the tents of those who owned livestock and carried off lots of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.
So the Lord defeated the Ethiopians right in front of Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians ran away. Asa and his army pursued the Ethiopians as far as Gerar. So many Ethiopians died that their army could not recover, because it had been shattered in the LORD's presence and in the presence of his army. The Israelis carried off a lot of plunder, too. They attacked all the cities that surrounded Gerar, because fear of the LORD had overwhelmed them. The Israelis spoiled all the cities, because there was a lot to plunder in them. They also attacked the tents of those who owned livestock and carried off lots of sheep and camels. Then they returned to Jerusalem.