Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, panic is often depicted as a divine instrument used by God to achieve His purposes, particularly in the context of warfare and judgment. The Bible provides several instances where God instills panic among His enemies, leading to their defeat and the deliverance of His people.One of the earliest examples of God-induced panic is found in the account of the Exodus. As the Israelites fled Egypt, Pharaoh and his army pursued them. In Exodus 14:24, it is recorded, "At morning watch, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw them into confusion." This confusion, a form of panic, led to the destruction of the Egyptian forces in the Red Sea. In the conquest of Canaan, God again uses panic to aid the Israelites. In Joshua 10:10, during the battle at Gibeon, "The LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, and He defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, chased them along the road to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah." Here, divine panic serves as a catalyst for Israel's victory over their adversaries. The account of Gideon further illustrates this theme. In Judges 7:22, during the battle against the Midianites, "When the three hundred trumpets sounded, the LORD set the sword of one man against another throughout the camp, and the army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath." The panic induced by God caused the Midianites to turn on each other, leading to their defeat. In 1 Samuel 14:15, during Jonathan's attack on the Philistine outpost, "Then panic struck the whole Philistine army—the camp and field, those in the outposts and raiding parties—and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God." This divine intervention resulted in a significant victory for Israel. The use of panic as a divine tool is not limited to physical battles. In 2 Chronicles 20:22-23, during Jehoshaphat's reign, God sets ambushes against the Ammonites, Moabites, and Mount Seir, causing them to destroy one another. The text states, "As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated." These instances underscore the sovereignty of God in the affairs of nations and His ability to use panic as a means of fulfilling His divine will. Panic, when sent by God, serves as a reminder of His power and the futility of opposing His purposes. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 35:5And they journeyed: and the terror of God was on the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. Nave's Topical Index Exodus 15:14-16 Judges 7:22 1 Samuel 14:15-20 2 Kings 7:6,7 2 Chronicles 20:22,23 Greek 5401. phobos -- panic flight, fear, the causing of fear, terror ... is commonly used in Scripture -- sometimes positively (in relation to God) but more ... Origin from phebomai (to be put to flight) Definition panic flight, fear ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5401.htm - 7k Library Jonathan's Brave Deed How Izates was Betrayed by his Own Subjects, and Fought against by ... Self-Scrutiny in God's Presence. A Strange Battle Psalm XXXI. God. A Battle Without a Sword Renewal of Hostilities Between the Romans and Persians after the ... Prayer and God's Work A Retreat, or a Rout? Resources How is God our refuge? | GotQuestions.orgHow can I overcome exam/test anxiety? | GotQuestions.org What does the term "Ebenezer" mean in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Panic: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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