They shall be like mighty men in battle, treading down the foe in the mud of the streets; they shall fight, for the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be put to shame. God's empowered people will achieve military victory through divine presence, their strength overcoming even mounted warriors—symbols of conventional military superiority. The reference to fighting "in the mud of the streets" suggests victory in close, desperate combat rather than ceremonial battles, emphasizing God's vindication under the most challenging circumstances. This verse establishes that redemption includes God's military empowerment of His people against all opposition. The promise that divine presence guarantees victory grounds confidence in God's covenant commitment.

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