How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up?

Deuteronomy 32:30 is a thought-provoking verse that explores the themes of God's power, protection, and faithfulness, as well as the consequences of ...

How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight? This is said for the conviction of the Pagan Romans of their folly in behaving strangely.

Moses emphasizes the peril of forsaking God while reflecting on the blessings bestowed upon Israel and the consequences of their rebellion.

Deuteronomy 32:30 emphasizes that God is the true source of strength and victory. It teaches that human power is meaningless without God's presence and favor.

Two put ten thousand to flight: or “two enemies defeated ten thousand.” This is parallel, but it heightens the sheer absurdity of the matter.

"How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight, Unless their Rock had sold them, And the LORD had given them up?" Calvin's Commentary on the... · Smith's Bible Commentary

Matthew Henry Concise Bible Commentary. The idolatry and rebellions of Israel deserved, and the justice of God seemed to demand, that they should be rooted out.

This is said for the conviction of the Pagan Romans of their folly in behaving strangely, attributing to their gods what belonged to the true God.

30 How could one person chase a thousand? How could two make ten thousand run away? It couldn't happen unless their Rock had deserted them.