Why the delay? The time is not right. Satan is too strong, and the Woman’s army is not ready. Also, Satan wants to choose the place for the battle, but the Woman will not allow her children to be ambushed. So, she leads her children by hidden paths.
She will suddenly join them when she raises up her priest son. The battle will begin quickly. Her army will attack to destroy the strongholds. Even though many die, the first stages of her victory will be gained. Then, she will raise up others upon which she will build her Son’s Church.