Joshua 11
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 24
Chapter Summary
Many allied kings are taken at waters of Merom. 10 Hazor is taken and burnt. 16 All the country taken by Joshua. 21 The Anakims cut off.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Israel's leader; ambushes the northern coalition at Merom, hamstrings their horses, and takes the whole land
King of Hazor who hears of Israel and summons the vast northern coalition to Merom
King of Madon, summoned by Jabin to join the northern kings against Israel
Servant of Jehovah whose commands for utter destruction Joshua carries out exactly
Race of giants whom Joshua cuts off from Hebron, Debir and the hill country, leaving only a remnant in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod
Timeline
Jabin king of Hazor allies with kings of Madon, Shimron, Achshaph, and others across the north. A massive army with horses and chariots camps at the waters of Merom.
Joshua 11:1-5Jehovah tells Joshua not to fear, promising that by tomorrow the enemy will be wounded before Israel, and instructing him to hamstring their horses and burn chariots.
Joshua 11:6Joshua suddenly attacks the northern coalition at the waters of Merom. Israel strikes them, pursuing them to great Sidon, burning waters, and the valley of Mizpeh.
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