Moreover, you have turned back the edge of his sword, and you have not supported him in battle.
You made us turn back from the foe, and our enemies have gotten spoil.
Rather, go by yourself and act; be strong in battle, or God will fling you down before the enemy, for God has power to help or to overthrow.”
Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites who lived in that hill country came down and defeated them, pursuing them as far as Hormah.
Do not go up, for the Lord is not with you; do not let yourselves be struck down before your enemies.
The Lord has done what he purposed; he has carried out his threat; as he ordained long ago, he has demolished without pity; he has made the enemy rejoice over you and exalted the might of your foes.