Joshua and Israel to Hebron - Joshua 10:36

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him; and they encamped against it, and fought against it. And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty-six of the book of Joshua, we learn how, “Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron” where we read, 

And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron; 

and they fought against it:

The verse reads, “And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Joshua” whose name means “Jehovah is salvation” “went up from Eglon” or “ascended and proceeded forward separate and apart from Eglon whose name means ‘calf-like’ and was a royal city in Canaan that opposed the conquest; located in the low lands of Judah”, “and all Israel with him” which means “and each, every and the whole people of Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”, “unto Hebron” or “to Hebron whose name means ‘association’ and was a city in south Judah approximately twenty miles south of Jerusalem and approximately twenty miles (30 km) north of Beersheba and near where Abraham built an altar”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” departed from “Eglon” along with everyone of the people of “Israel”, and they traveled toward “Hebron”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “and they fought against it:” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and they fought”  which means “and they, the people of Israel, battled and warred” “against it” or “in opposition to it, Hebron”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” went to battle in opposition to the city of “Hebron”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover the next city, “Hebron”, that was to be conquered by “Joshua” and the people of “Israel”. As before, Joshua and the people of Israel traveled to the border of the city, and lay siege against it. One by one these cities were going to be defeated by “Israel” as they went to battle against the people who lived there. God was fulfilling His promise to the people of Israel, and even as He gave them territory, He desires to have that kind of relationship with us through His Son Jesus who was crucified on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised from the dead after three days. When we surrender our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and provide us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and lead us into areas of our lives that He desires to defeat which are in opposition to Him and His ways. (See John 16:13; Romans 7)

Next time we learn how, “they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Taking Eglon - Joshua 10:35

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him; and they encamped against it, and fought against it”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty-five of the book of Joshua, we learn how, “they took it on that day” where we read, 

And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

The verse reads, “And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and they took it” which means “and they, Joshua and the army of Israel, captured and seized it, Eglon” “on that day” or “on that particular sunrise to sunset”, “and smote it” which means “and beat, hit, killed, slayed and destroyed it, Eglon” “with the edge of the sword” or “by the use of the use of the extremity or end belonging to the sharpened knife or cutting instrument”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua and the people of Israel” conquered “Eglon” on that particular “day” and slayed and destroyed it by the used of the sharpened weapon.

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and all the souls”  which means “and each, the whole and every one of the living beings” “that were therein” or “who existed and lived within the city of Eglon” “he utterly destroyed that day” which means “he, Joshua, completely that particular sunrise to sunset” “according to all that he had done” or “in keeping with each, every and the whole acts and deeds that he, Joshua, fashioned, accomplished and performed” “to Lachish” which means “toward Lachish whose name means ‘invincible’ and was a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how every one of the living beings within “Eglon” were completely annihilated and exterminated by “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” in the same manner as they did to “Lachish”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” continued to defeat the foes who were in the promise land. “Eglon” was the next city to be destroyed, and even as “Joshua and the people of Israel” defeated “Lachish”, so did they to the people of “Eglon”. Jehovah God was giving the promise land to the people of “Israel” city by city and territory by territory. His desire is to make provisions for every person who will yield to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days, and when we yield our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and to help us conquer areas of sin within our souls that affect our lives and our witness of Him. (See John 16:13; Acts 1:8)

Next time we learn how, “Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Passing From Lachish to Eglon - Joshua 10:34

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it on the second day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah. Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty-four of the book of Joshua, we learn, “from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon” where we read, 

And from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him; 

and they encamped against it, and fought against it:

The verse reads, “And from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and from Lachish” which means “and separate and apart from Lachish whose name means ‘invincible’ and was a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah” “Joshua passed unto Eglon” or “Joshua whose name means ‘Jehovah is salvation’ toward Eglon whose name means ‘calf-like’ and was a royal city in Canaan that opposed the conquest; located in the low lands of Judah”, “and all Israel with him” which means “and each, every and the whole people of Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” continued to travel through the promise land as he separated from the defeated city of “Lachish” toward “Eglon” which was the next city to destroy. 

 

The verse continues, “and they encamped against it, and fought against it:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and they encamped against it”  which means “and they, Joshua and the people of Israel, pitched their tents to lay siege in opposition to it, Eglon”, “and fought against it” or “and did battle and warred in opposition to it, Eglon”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” set up yet another “camp” outside of the city of “Eglon” as they went to battle in opposition to the people there. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover the next city in line to be defeated by “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” as they possessed God’s promise land. “Eglon” was to be destroyed, and “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” erected an encampment for the purpose of going to battle with them. We shall see their victory in our next verse, but for now let us consider that Jehovah God wanted all of these cities to be removed. The were sinful, pagan nations that were being judged by God for their pernicious ways and idolatry, and He was removing them. Paul the apostle wrote, “For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” (See 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10) Jesus said, “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” (See John 3:16-18) God wants to have a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus, and when we yield our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to cleanse us from all sins and enemies to our souls who desire to destroy us and our witness of His saving grace. (See John 16:13; Ephesians 2:8-9)

Next time we learn how, “they took it on that day”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Lachish Obtains Help from Gezer - Joshua 10:33

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it on the second day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty-three of the book of Joshua, we learn how, “Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish” where we read, 

Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; 

and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.

The verse reads, “Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “then Horam” which means “at that time Horam whose name means exalted” “king of Gezer” or “the royal ruler belonging to Gezer or Gazer whose name means ‘portion’ and was  a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim” “came up to help Lachish” which means “rose and ascended to give aid and assistance to Lachish whose name means ‘invincible’ and was a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Horam” who was the royal ruler in the city of “Gezer” arose to give assistance to “Lachish”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and Joshua”  whose name means “Jehovah is salvation” “smote him” or “struck, hit, beat and killed him, Horam” “and his people” which means “and his, Horam’s, human beings”, “until he had left him none remaining” or “till such time as he, Joshua, did not allow or permit anyone who belonged to Horam to survive, be left over, behind or alive”. Joshua or the writer shared his “Joshua” struck and killed “Horam” that his “people” to the point that not one of them survived. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we see how Jehovah God worked on behalf of the people of Israel once again in the promise land. This time, “Horam”, who was the royal ruler of Gezer, came to give aid to the city of “Lachish”. At least that’s what he thought, but he was actually coming to “Joshua” so Jehovah God could defeat him and his “people”. God is able to handle any hating foe who rises up against His people “Israel”, and because He loves “Israel”, He provides for and protects them. God desires this type of relationship with every person through His Son Jesus who came into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we humble ourselves, repent of our sins and ask Him to come into our lives as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and give us provision and protection throughout our lives on earth and in His Heavenly dwelling place above.

Next time we learn, “from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

The LORD Delivered Lachish - Joshua 10:32

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty-two of the book of Joshua, we learn how, “the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel” where we read, 

And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it on the second day, 

and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah.

The verse reads, “And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it on the second day, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the LORD” which means “and Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “delivered Lachish” or “granted, bestowed, consecrated, dedicated and assigned Lachish whose name means ‘invincible’ and was a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah” “into the hand” which means “into the hand of the power, might, strength and authority” “of Israel” or “belonging to Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”, “which took it” which means “who seized, captured and occupied it, Lachish” “on the second day” or “upon the second sunrise to sunset after attacking Lachish”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God granted and assigned “Lachish” to the power and might of “Israel” on the “second day” after attacking it. 

 

The verse continues, “… and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and smote it”  which means “and hit, beat, struck, killed and slayed it, Lachish” “with the edge of the sword” or “by the use of the extremity or end belonging to the sharpened knife or cutting instrument”, “and all the souls” which means “and each, every and the whole of the living beings and people” “that were therein” or “who existed as located within the city of Lachish”, “according to all that he had done” which means “in keeping with each, the whole and everything he, Jehovah God through Joshua, performed and acted” “to Libnah” or “toward Libnah whose name means ‘pavement’ and was a royal city of the Canaanites in the southwest captured by Joshua; allocated to Judah and made a Levitical city; site unknown”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God through Joshua and the armies of Israel struck and killed the people of “Lachish” in keeping with the way they acted toward the people of “Libnah”. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn about another city, Lachish, that Jehovah God gave over to the people of “Israel”. After only “two days” the city was occupied, and the people there were eliminated. God was on the move in opposition to the people of the promise land, and one by one they were being eliminated and destroyed. In a similar way, God desires to have this type of relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the dead after three days. When we yield our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and help us to defeat and destroy any enemies of our souls, including our own sins, that need to be removed.

Next time we learn how, “Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

Passing from Libnah to Lachish - Joshua 10:31

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah. And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of Jericho”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty-one of the book of Joshua, we learn how, “Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish” where we read, 

And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, 

and encamped against it, and fought against it:

The verse reads, “And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and Joshua” whose name means “Jehovah is salvation” “passed from Libnah” or “left, departed and separated from Libnah whose name means ‘pavement’ and was a royal city of the Canaanites in the southwest captured by Joshua; allocated to Judah and made a Levitical city; site unknown”, “and all Israel with him” which means “and each, every, the whole and everyone within Israel, whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob, alongside and accompanying him, Joshua”, “unto Lachish” or “toward Lachish whose name means ‘invincible’ and was a city lying south of Jerusalem on the borders of Simeon and which belonged to the Amorites until conquered by Joshua and allotted to Judah”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and everyone in “Israel” departed from “Libnah” and traveled to “Lachish”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “and encamped against it, and fought against it:” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and encamped against it”  which means “and set up a siege in opposition to it, Lachish” “and fought against it” or “and battled and warred in opposition to it, Lachish”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” set up a siege in opposition to the city of “Lachish” and began to do battle with the people there. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we discover the next city that “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” were to conquer. “Lachish” was next in line, so “Joshua” and the people of “Israel” set up a camp outside of the city and attacked them. Jehovah God was showing Himself to be mighty in the promise land through “Joshua” and the army of “Israel”, and because He gave an oath that they would receive this territory, all of their enemies were being defeated. God loves Israel, and He loves us. He knows we have sin in our lives that leads to death, (See Romans 3:23; 6:23) so He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead after three days. When we yield our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will not only identify the areas of sin that must be defeated in our lives, but also give us the power and ability to conquer them to the glory of His name.

Next time we learn how, “the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

The LORD Delivered It - Joshua 10:30

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah”, and in chapter ten and verse thirty of the book of Joshua, we learn how, “the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel” where we read, 

And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of Jericho.

The verse reads, “And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the LORD” which means “and Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “delivered it also” or “gave, bestowed, granted and consecrated it, Libnah, even so and indeed”, “and the king thereof” which means “and the royal ruler and leader belonging to Libnah”, “into the hand of Israel” or “in the power, might, strength and authority belonging to Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God gave the city of “Libnah” and their royal ruler over to the power and authority belonging to “Israel”. 

 

The verse continues, “and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of Jericho.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and he smote it”  which means “and he, Jehovah God through Joshua, hit, beat, slayed and killed the city of Libnah” “with the edge of the sword” or “by the use of the extremity or end belonging to the sharpened knife or cutting instrument”, “and all the souls” which means “and each, every and the whole of the living beings and people” “that were therein” or “who lived within the city of Libnah”; “he let none remain in it” which means “he, Jehovah God through Joshua, did not allow or permit anyone to continue or remain alive”; “but did unto the king thereof” or “and he, Joshua, performed and acted upon the royal ruler within Libnah” “as he did unto the king of Jericho” which means “in a similar and like manner to the way he, Joshua, performed and acted toward the royal ruler belonging to Jericho whose name means its moon and was a city five miles (8 km) west of the Jordan and seven miles (11.5 km) north of the Dead Sea and the first city conquered by the Israelites upon entering the promised land of Canaan”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God through Joshua slayed, killed and completely destroyed the people and royal ruler of “Libnah” so that not one person remained alive, and he performed the same act upon the royal ruler of “Libnah” as he did with the royal ruler of “Jericho”

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how “Joshua” was used by Jehovah God to conquer another city, “Libnah”, located within the promise land, and just like the previous ones he conquered, no one remained and the royal ruler was killed. These different cities become good “types” for us as we receive as “Savior and Lord” God’s Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the dead after three days. When we yield our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and help us to identify “enemies or those sinful areas” within our souls that not only need to be exterminated, but also the royal ruler of them must be put to death. 

Next time we learn how, “Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".