תהלים, פרק ק״ח, פסוק י״א

Military success often prompts a deep reflection on the true source of power and protection. When facing the daunting task of breaching a fortified city or reflecting on past triumphs over nations like Edom, a profound realization emerges. The question of who truly grants the strength to conquer enemy defenses and who leads the troops to victory has a clear, unspoken answer: it is God alone who guides the battles and delivers success [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Beyond a reflection on past military campaigns, this understanding serves as a timeline connecting historical victories to the ultimate Messianic era [רש"י, אלשיך]. King David looks toward the distant future, wondering how he can be certain that he will eventually bring down the forces of Esau and Amalek within their heavily guarded strongholds. This includes a massive fortified city that, according to tradition, was established following King Solomon’s marriage to the daughter of Pharaoh.

The absolute guarantee for these future conquests is rooted directly in the past. The same God who previously led the nation to strike down Edom in the Valley of Salt, granting them their current dominance, is the One who will guide them to capture any fortified city in the days to come. The historical victory is not merely a memory of survival, but a concrete sign and a reliable proof of the final salvation.