Joshua 10:11

"The LORD confused them before Israel. He killed them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them by the way of the ascent of Beth Horon, and struck them to Azekah and to Makkedah."

Key Reflection

In Joshua 10:11, the LORD orchestrated a significant military victory for Israel over their enemies at Gibeon. The Lord's intervention was not just through direct killing; He also caused confusion among the enemy forces, leading them to be chased relentlessly and killed in large numbers as they retreated along the route from Beth Horon up to Azekah and Makkedah. This passage highlights God’s active role in historical events, demonstrating His support for Israel during their conquest of Canaan, a crucial moment that solidified their presence in the promised land.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Compare Ecclesiasticus 46:6. Frightful storms occasionally sweep over the hills of Judaea; but this was evidently a miraculous occurrence, like the hail which smote EgyptExodus 9:24and the tempest which fell on the Philistines at Ebenezer1 Samuel 7:10.

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