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Joshua 11:7 Cross-References

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So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.

Joshua 11:7 (KJV)

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Joshua1 of the 12 spies (called Hoshea)- from Ephraim (NUM 13:8), servant of Moses (EXO 17:9)

Commentary on Joshua 11:7

So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly—The adverb suddenly (פִּתְאֹם, pit'om) emphasizes the shock attack God commanded (v. 6: 'Be not afraid'). Despite facing superior technology and numbers, Joshua's obedient aggression demonstrates faith in God's promise of victory.They fell upon them (נָפַל עַל, nafal al)—This military idiom describes a devastating assault. The surprise attack neutralized the coalition's chariot advantage by engaging them before they could deploy in battle formation. Faith and obedience often require aggressive acti...

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