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…
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