“God will fulfill the promises he has made to the patriarchs despite reluctant leaders, opposition from the Israelites, opposition from the greatest superpower in the world at that time (Egypt), and the doubt and disbelief and disobedience of the Israelites. Despite all of those things, God will keep his promises to the patriarchs. None of those things will prevent him from keeping his promises.” – Ryan McGladdery

Not about the valiance of the people or the leaders, but about the faithfulness and power of God to keep his promises.