How do we know that God protects His people in times of battle?

The text in 2 Samuel 10 provides a clear picture of God’s protective hand over His people. When Joab faced the Syrians and the Ammonites, it was under God's command and with His backing that he sought victory. The assurance that God is with His people in spiritual warfare is echoed throughout Scripture, as Paul notes in Ephesians 6 that our battles are not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. This represents a greater truth that God will defend His cause and empowers His people to overcome challenges, encouraging them to be wise, brave, and resourceful just as Joab was in battle.