זכריה, פרק י׳, פסוק ה׳

A sudden and dramatic shift of power takes place on the battlefield. A nation long weakened by exile and completely unaccustomed to warfare transforms into an unstoppable fighting force [מצודת דוד]. Operating with a fierce strength reminiscent of ancient Greek heroes [רד״ק, אברבנאל], the fighters of Judah will easily overwhelm their enemies. They will crush and trample their foes with the same ease as a person stepping on mud and dirt in the street [רש״י, רד״ק, אברבנאל, מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This extraordinary military success does not come from their own natural abilities. Rather, they fight with such power because God is with them. God Himself guides their hands in battle, ensuring their victory. Because of this direct divine support, the people will no longer need to seek military help or form alliances with foreign powers like Assyria and Egypt [מצודת דוד, אברבנאל].

The peak of this victory is marked by the deep shame inflicted upon the enemy [מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This humiliation stems directly from the vast gap in military power. The warriors of Judah will fight as simple foot soldiers, lacking horses and chariots entirely. Despite this disadvantage, they will completely overpower and defeat the heavily armed enemy cavalry, bringing utter disgrace to the opposing forces [אבן עזרא, רד״ק, מלבי״ם, מצודת דוד].