And that all this assembly may know that Hashem saveth not with sword and spear; for the battle is Hashem’s, and He will give you into our hand.
I Samuel 17:47 (The Israel Bible™)
וְיֵדְעוּ כָּל הַקָּהָל הַזֶּה כִּי לֹא בְּחֶרֶב וּבַחֲנִית יְהוֹשִׁיעַ יְהוָה כִּי לַיהוָה הַמִּלְחָמָה וְנָתַן אֶתְכֶם בְּיָדֵנוּ
שמואל א׳ יז:מז
v'-yay-d'-u kol ha-ka-hal ha-zeh ki lo b'-khe-rev u'-va-kha-nit y'-ho-shi-a Ha-shem ki la-Ha-shem ha-mil-kha-mah v'-na-tan et-khem b'-ya-day-nu
Today's Israel Inspiration
When King David went out to battle against the enemies of Israel, he did so with a heart set on winning the battle as an emissary of God. He prayed passionately and his heart was filled with an intense love for God, willing to do whatever was needed and whatever was right. Although the words “shield of David”, best recognized as the “Star of David” are never mentioned in the Bible directly, the words in this Biblical quote give direct inference to God being the shield and protector of Israel. Further, King David stated that the battle being fought was not won by swords and spears, but through God's might, proving the Almighty as the true strength and protection for Israel.
I Samuel 17:47 (The Israel Bible™)
וְיֵדְעוּ כָּל הַקָּהָל הַזֶּה כִּי לֹא בְּחֶרֶב וּבַחֲנִית יְהוֹשִׁיעַ יְהוָה כִּי לַיהוָה הַמִּלְחָמָה וְנָתַן אֶתְכֶם בְּיָדֵנוּ
שמואל א׳ יז:מז
v'-yay-d'-u kol ha-ka-hal ha-zeh ki lo b'-khe-rev u'-va-kha-nit y'-ho-shi-a Ha-shem ki la-Ha-shem ha-mil-kha-mah v'-na-tan et-khem b'-ya-day-nu
Today's Israel Inspiration
When King David went out to battle against the enemies of Israel, he did so with a heart set on winning the battle as an emissary of God. He prayed passionately and his heart was filled with an intense love for God, willing to do whatever was needed and whatever was right. Although the words “shield of David”, best recognized as the “Star of David” are never mentioned in the Bible directly, the words in this Biblical quote give direct inference to God being the shield and protector of Israel. Further, King David stated that the battle being fought was not won by swords and spears, but through God's might, proving the Almighty as the true strength and protection for Israel.