smitten down] Overcome. Mention is made of four cases, in regard of enemies. First, when enemies smite them down in the field. Secondly, when enemies besiege them, v. 37. Thirdly, when God sends them out against enemies, vers. 44. Fourthly, when enemies carry them into captivity, verse 46. thy name] Thy justice, in giving them over to the enemy. See Joshua 7:19. in] Or, towards.