Fleeing Before Israel - Joshua 10:11

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua … went up from Gilgal all night, and the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goes up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah”, and in chapter ten and verse eleven of the book of Joshua, we learn how “they fled from before Israel” where we read, 

And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: they were more which died with hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.

The verse reads, “And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, and were in the going down to Bethhoron, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and it came to pass” which means “and the following happened and occurred”, “as they fled” or “during the time they, the five kings of the Amorites and their armies were running away, put to flight and departed hastily to escape” “from before Israel” which means “from the front and presence of Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”, “and were in the going down” or “and were descending down a slope or steep place” “to Bethhoron” which means “toward Bethhoron or Beth-Choron whose name means house of hollowness ad was the name of two adjoining places in Palestine” the following occurred. Joshua or the writer began to share what happened as the five kings of the Amorites and their armies were attempting to escape from the armies of Israel and descended down a steep place toward “Bethhoron”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died:” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “that the LORD” which means “that Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “cast down great stones from heaven” or “hurled, flung and threw massive and rocks from the sky” “upon them unto Azekah” which means “on them, the armies of the Amorites, to Azekah whose name means ”, “and they died” or “and they, the armies of the five kings of the Amorites, became lifeless, without breath and inanimate”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God threw large rocks from the sky upon the armies of the Amorites till they reached “Azekah”, and the stones killed them.

Finally the verse says, “they were more which died with hailstones than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.” Joshua or the writer concluded this verse with the words, “they were more” which means “there existed a greater and more intense amount of people” “which died with hailstones” or “who were killed and executed by the use of hewn stones of fire” “than they whom the children of Israel slew” which means “compared to the number of people that the offspring and progeny belonging to Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob killed and executed” “with the sword” or “by the use of a sharpened weapon”. Joshua or the writer ended this verse by sharing how the “massive rocks” or hewn stones thrown by Jehovah God from the sky killed more of the Amorite army than the people of Israel did with their sharp weapons. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how the armies of the Amorites hurriedly attempted to escape the army of Israel, however, Jehovah God threw massive rocks from the sky down on them, and the result was that more of them died from the huge stones than from the sharpened weapons used by the Israelites. God was involved, and no army is able to prevail against Him. This same God desires to have a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we surrender 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 who shall guide us into the truth and fight our battles for us in a greater and more victorious way than we can accomplish ourselves. 

Next time we learn how Joshua says, “Sun, stand you still upon Gibeon; and you, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The LORD Discomforted Them - Joshua 10:10

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand; there shall not a man of them stand before you. Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night”, and in chapter ten and verse ten of the book of Joshua, we learn how “the LORD discomforted them” where we read, 

And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goes up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.

The verse reads, “And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, …” 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” “discomforted them” or “broke, consumed, crushed and destroyed them, the five kings of the Amorites and their armies” “before Israel” which means “in front and in the presence of Israel whose name means God prevails and is the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob”, “and slew them” or “and hit, beat and killed them, the five kings of the Amorites and their armies” “with a great slaughter” which means “by the use of a large, massive and intensive blow, wounding and scourging” “at Gibeon” or “at the location of Gibeon whose name means hill city and was a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies five miles or eight km from Jerusalem”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God destroyed the five kings of the Amorites and their armies in the presence of “Israel”, and He beat and killed them with a massive and intense scourging in the location of “Gibeon”. 

 

The verse continues, “… and chased them along the way that goes up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “and chased them” which means “pursued, put to flight and ran after them, the five kings of the Amorites and their armies” “along the way” or “upon the road, journey, pathway and direction” “that goes up to Bethhoron” which means “that ascends to Bethhoron or Beth-Choron whose name means house of hollowness and was the name of two adjoining places in Palestine”, “and smote them” or “and hit, beat, slayed and killed them, the five kings of the Amorites and their armies” “to Azekah” whose name means “dug over and was a town in the lowlands of Judah”, “and unto Makkedah” or “and to Makkedah whose name means place of shepherds and was the location of a cave in Judah where Joshua captured and executed five Canaanite kings during the conquest; located near Bethhoron and Libnah”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God acting through the armies of Israel pursued the five kings of the Amorites and their armies from “Gibeon” to “Bethhoron, Azekah and Makkedah”.

When we think through the words in this verse, we discover how Jehovah God not only defeated the five kings of the Amorites and their armies in “Gibeon”, but also acting through the armies of Israel He chased them throughout the territory and land. There was no escape for these pagan royal rulers, and when God was their adversary, they were to be defeated. God knows we need a “Savior and Lord” because we have sin in our lives that leads to eternal death and separation from Him. For this reason He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins and to be raised Him from the dead after three days. When we yield 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 empower us to live in victory over our enemies even as He was victorious over these pagan kings. 

Next time we learn how the five Kings of the Amorites and their armies “fled from before Israel”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Joshua Comes Suddenly - Joshua 10:9

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand; there shall not a man of them stand before you”, and in chapter ten and verse nine of the book of Joshua, we learn how “Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly” where we read, 

Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.

The verse reads, “Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “Joshua therefore” which means “Joshua whose name means Jehovah is salvation then, wherefore and at that time” “came unto them suddenly” or “lighted upon, attacked and fell on them, the five kings and their armies instantly and surprisingly”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” and the armies of Israel attacked the five kings of the Amorites and their armies in an instant and with surprise. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and went up from Gilgal all night.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and went up from Gilgal” which means “and ascended separate and apart from Gilgal whose name means a wheel or rolling and was the first site of an Israelite camp west of the Jordan, east f Jericho where Samuel was judge and Saul was made king and was later used for illicit worship” “all night” or “throughout the nighttime”. Joshua or the writer shared now “Joshua” and the mighty warriors of Israel ascended to “Gibeon” throughout the nighttime. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn how “Joshua” and the powerful army of Israel not only arrived on the battle scene in quick and surprising fashion, but they also ascended from the encampment at “Gilgal” throughout the “night”. God’s army was on the move, and He used “Joshua” and the mighty men of Israel to accomplish His desire and will. God was keeping His promise to the people of Israel to give them the promise land, and when the five kings of the Amorites colluded together to attack “Gibeon”, they were actually being assembled for Jehovah God to deliver them into Israel’s “hand”. God loves Israel, and He loves us as well. He proved His love toward us by sending us His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins and was resurrected from the grave after three days. When we submit our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put within us His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to fulfill His will and purpose for our lives like He did for “Joshua” and the armies of “Israel”.

Next time we learn how “the LORD discomforted them”, 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".

 

Fear Them Not - Joshua 10:8

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor”, and in chapter ten and verse eight of the book of Joshua, we learn how “the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not” where we read, 

And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand; 

there shall not a man of them stand before you.

The verse reads, “And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand;” 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” “said unto Joshua” or “uttered, declared and proclaimed to Joshua whose name means Jehovah is Salvation”, “fear them not” which means “do not be afraid, in awe or in dread of them, the kings of the Amorites and their armies”: “for I have delivered them” or “because, since and on account that I, Jehovah God, have given, bestowed, granted and appointed them, the kings and their armies” “into your hand” which means “in your, Joshua’s, hand of power, might, strength and authority”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God told “Joshua” not to be afraid of the five kings of the Amorites and their armies because He had given them to be under his power and control. 

 

The verse continues, “there shall not a man of them stand before you.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “there shall not a man of them” which means “there will in no way or manner be a single male human being who will” “stand before you” or “remain, endure or present themselves in front and in the presence of you, Joshua”. Joshua or the writer shared how Jehovah God told “Joshua” that not a single “man” would remain and endure within their presence. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Jehovah God made Himself known to “Joshua” in this situation. God let “Joshua” know that he and the people of Israel had no need to be afraid because He was giving the five Amorite kings and their armies over to their authority and not one of those “men” would remain. God was and is for Israel, and all others should take heed. God is the Creator of the Universe, and all of life has come through Him. When He takes a “stand” against someone, no one can remain. This same God desires a personal relationship with everyone who will yield to 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 yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and empower us to live in a way that sees Him as the victor in every battle we encounter according to His perfect will and plan.

Next time we learn how “Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly”, 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".

 

Joshua Ascended from Gilgal - Joshua 10:7

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not your hand from your servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us”, and in chapter ten and verse seven of the book of Joshua, we learn how “Joshua ascended from Gilgal” where we read, 

So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, 

and all the mighty men of valor.

The verse reads, “So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “so Joshua” which means “therefore, then and at that time Joshua whose name means Jehovah is salvation” “ascended from Gilgal” or “shot forth and climbed up from Gilgal whose name means a wheel or rolling and was the first site of an Israelite camp west of the Jordan, east of Jericho, where Samuel was judge, and Saul was made king; later used for illicit worship”, “he, and all the people of war” which means “he, Joshua, and each, every, the whole and everyone of the human beings of Israel who were equipped for battle and fighting” “with him” or “alongside and accompanying him, Joshua”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Joshua” arose and went up from the encampment located in “Gilgal”, and all the warriors of Israel accompanied him. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… and all the mighty men of valor.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and all the mighty men” which means “and each, every, the whole and everyone of the strong, brave and valiant male human beings” “of valor” or “with efficiency, ability, force and strength”. Joshua or the writer said every one of the powerful warriors who were equipped with great ability and efficiency also accompanied “Joshua”. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how “Joshua” responded to the request of the “men of Gibeon” by going forth with his powerful warriors who possessed great abilities from their encampment in “Gilgal”. “Joshua” and these “mighty men” were committed to the covenant they made with the “men of Gibeon” even though they were deceived into making that commitment. God is committed to Israel, and He is committed to us. He wants to be in an intimate personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him 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 teach us the value of keeping our commitments to others and to Almighty God. 

Next time we learn how “the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not”, 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".

Gibeon Sending to Joshua - Joshua 10:6

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it”, and in chapter ten and verse six of the book of Joshua, we learn how “the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal” where we read, 

And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not your hand from your servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.

The verse reads, “And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not your hand from your servants;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and the men of Gibeon” which means “and the male human beings belonging to Gibeon whose name means hill city and was a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies five miles or eight km from Jerusalem” “sent unto Joshua” or “appealed to Joshua whose name means Jehovah is salvation” “to the camp to Gilgal” which means “toward the encampment in Gilgal whose name means a wheel or rolling and was the first site of an Israelite camp west of the Jordan, east of Jericho, here Samuel was judge, and Saul was made king and was later used for illicit worship”, “saying” or “uttering, declaring and proclaiming”, “Slack not your hand” which means “do not relax, let drop or be disheartened with your, Joshua’s, power, might and authority” “from your servants” or “separate and apart from your, Joshua’s, slaves, bondmen and men of servile condition”. Joshua or the writer shared how the male human beings from “Gibeon” appealed to “Joshua” who was located in the encampment of “Gilgal” and told him not to allow themselves to relax from their men of servile condition. 

 

The verse continues, “come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “come up to us quickly” which means “shoot forth, arise and ascend to us, the men of Gibeon, in a hurried and fast manner”, “and save us” or “and rescue and deliver us, the men of Gibeon”, “and help us” which means “and succor, support and give us, the men of Gibeon, assistance and aid”: “for all the kings” or “on behalf of each, every, the whole and everyone of the royal rulers and leaders” “of the Amorites” which means “belonging to the Amorites whose name means a sayer” “that dwell in the mountains” or “and live, abide and inhabit within the risings above the plains or hill country” “are gathered together against us” which means “are assembled and collected with one another in opposition to us, the men of Gibeon”. Joshua or the writer shared how the “men of Gibeon” desired for “Joshua” and his army to arise and ascend to them in a hurried manner to rescue them and give them aid and assistance because every one of the royal rulers belonging to the “Amorites” who live in the ranges of hills were assembled in opposition to them. 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how the “men of Gibeon” knew to go to Joshua for help and aid. They were not strong enough to fight the five royal rulers of the “Amorites”, however, Joshua and the people of Israel had God alongside them. We shall see how this story unfolds in our next few verses, but for now, let us consider how the “men of Gibeon” knew “Joshua” could help them. God was indeed with the people of Israel, and He will be with every person who yields their life to His Son Jesus who was sent into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. God will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and be our defense according to His Divine purpose and will any time opposing foes rise up against us. 

Next time we learn how “Joshua ascended from Gilgal”, 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".

 

Five Kings Gathering Together - Joshua 10:5

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; And they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying, Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it has made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel”, and in chapter ten and verse five of the book of Joshua, we learn how “the five kings of the Amorites … gathered themselves together” where we read, 

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

The verse reads, “Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “therefore the five kings” which means “wherefore, then and on this account the five royal rulers and leaders” “of the Amorites” or “belonging to the Amorites whose name mean a sayer”, “the king of Jerusalem” which means “the royal ruler and leader belonging to Jerusalem whose name means teaching of peace and is the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split”, “the king of Hebron” or “the royal ruler and leader belonging 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”, “the king of Jarmuth” which means “the royal ruler and leader belonging to Jarmuth whose name means heights and was a Canaanitish city in the lowlands of Judah with a king and located between Hebron and Lachish”. Joshua or the writer shared how the five royal rulers of “Jerusalem, Hebron and Jarmuth” along with two others did the following. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “the king of Lachish” which means “the royal ruler and leader of Lachish whose name means invincible and is 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”, “the king of Eglon” or “the royal ruler and leader belonging to Eglon whose name means calf-like and is a royal city in Canaan that opposed the conquest; located in the low lands of Judah”, “gathered themselves together” which means “collected and assembled their own selves with one another”, “and went up” or “and shot forth and ascended”, “they and all their hosts” which means “they, the five royal rulers, and each, every, the whole and everyone of their, the five kings, troops and armies”, “and encamped before Gibeon” or “and pitched tents and lay siege in front and in the presence of Gibeon whose name means hill city and was a Levitical city of Benjamin, modern 'el-Jib', which lies five miles or eight km from Jerusalem”, “and made war against it” which means “and waged battle and fighting in opposition to it, Gibeon”. Joshua or the writer shared how the royal rulers of “Lachish and Eglon” assembled with the other three royal rulers, and they all ascended along with their armies to lay siege in opposition to “Gibeon”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how the five Canaanites royal rulers assembled themselves with one another along with their armies, ascended to the front of the “Gibeon” and lay siege in opposition to it. They were going to battle against them if no one intervened. However, they were without the knowledge of Jehovah God aligning with the people of Israel, and rather than defeat them one at a time, God gathered these pagan “kings” together in one place. We shall see more about this in our next verses, but for now, let us consider that God also knows our future and our foes as well. He loves us, and He proved His love toward us when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When He raised Him from the dead after three days, He made the way through faith and trust in Him to be forgiven of our sins, granted everlasting life and provided with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth and go before us any time opposition rises up against us in battle. (See Ephesians 6:12)

Next time we learn how, “the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal”, 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".