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Deuteronomy 3:22

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 3:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Ye shall not fear them; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Ye shall not fear them; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.
Deuteronomy 3:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19But your wives, and your little ones, and your cattle, (I know that ye have much cattle,) shall abide in your cities which I have given you,
20until Jehovah give rest unto your brethren, as unto you, and they also possess the land which Jehovah your God giveth them beyond the Jordan: then shall ye return every man unto his possession, which I have given you.
21And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that Jehovah your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall Jehovah do unto all the kingdoms whither thou goest over.
22Ye shall not fear them; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.
23And I besought Jehovah at that time, saying,
24O Lord Jehovah, thou hast begun to show thy servant thy greatness, and thy strong hand: for what god is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy mighty acts?
25Let me go over, I pray thee, and see the good land that is beyond the Jordan, that goodly mountain, and Lebanon.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ye shall not fear them, etc.] On account of the numbers, strength, courage, and gigantic stature of the inhabitants, at least some of them; nor on account of their walled towns, and fortified cities: for the Lord your God he shall fight for you; as he did, particularly at Jericho, the walls of which city fell at the sound of rams’ horns; and at Gibeon, when he cast down hailstones on their enemies, and more were slain by them than with the sword; and in all their battles it was he that gave them success and victory.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“shall not: Isa 43:1, Isa 43:2 for the Lord: Deu 1:30, Deu 20:4; Exo 14:14; Num 21:34; Jos 10:42; Ch2 13:12, Ch2 20:17, Ch2 20:29; Psa 44:3 Deuteronomy 3:23”
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