A loud shout erupts from the camp of Judah, showing complete confidence in winning even before the battle is decided. The sound is not a cry of fear or a desperate call for help, but a clear shout of victory. The men of Judah raise their voices out of complete trust and faith that God will help them win the war [מצודת דוד].
Following this shout of faith, divine intervention is immediate. God strikes and weakens Jeroboam and the entire army of Israel, defeating them before Abijah and the forces of Judah [מצודת דוד].