The song was released on September 4, 2020,[1] as the lead single to his eighth studio album, Hymn of Heaven (2021).

[2] Wickham co-wrote the song with Brian Johnson,[3] and collaborated with Jonathan Smith in the production of the single.

The holy men in their robes started singing give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love endures forever.

[9] Jonathan Andre of 365 Days of Inspiring Media gave a positive review of the song, saying "Battle Belongs" is "a great reminder of how we should be acting, especially in 2020 in the midst of a pandemic.

Whatever we're facing and the struggle that we're in, we can rest assured that the Lord fights our battles for us- we need only to be still and know He's God, giving our worries and troubles to Him, maybe even on a daily basis.

[15] "Battle Belongs" reached number one on the Christian Airplay chart dated April 10, 2021, becoming Wickham's second chart-topping entry following since "This Is Amazing Grace" in 2014.

[16] The official music video for the "Battle Belongs" was availed by Phil Wickham on September 4, 2020, to YouTube.

[19] On December 21, 2020, Phil Wickham released the live performance video of "Battle Belongs" which was filmed at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, during the 2020 Christmas Tour, which shows Wickham singing alongside Shane & Shane.