Joshua 10:37

"Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, to Hebron; and they fought against it."

Key Reflection

The verse Joshua 10:37 describes Joshua's return to Hebron after engaging in a significant battle at Eglon. This action underscores the military and strategic movements of the Israelites as they conquered and secured territories, following their initial victory over the Canaanite city of Jericho. The journey to Hebron symbolizes the progressive expansion of Israel’s control and the consolidation of their conquests, reflecting both a physical journey and a broader narrative of divine guidance and territorial acquisition in the Promised Land.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The king thereof -No doubt the successor of the king slain at MakkedahJoshua 10:23. All the cities thereof -i. e. the smaller towns dependent upon Hebron. The expression marks Hebron as the metropolis of other subject towns.

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