The children of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, Turned back in the day of battle.
Psalms 78:9
Surrounding context
78:8 And may not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not set its heart aright, And whose spirit was not faithful to God.
78:9 The children of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, Turned back in the day of battle.
78:10 They did not keep the covenant of God; They refused to walk in His law,