Joshua 10:6

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

Key Reflection

This passage describes a coalition of Amorite kings who gather to besiege Gibeon, symbolizing the collective opposition to God's people. Their united front represents the formidable challenges and enemies that often confront those who follow God, highlighting the need for divine intervention and strength in faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The language reflects the urgency of the crisis. Accordingly Joshua made a forced march, accompanied only by his soldiersJoshua 10:7, and accomplished in a single night the distance from Gilgal to Gibeon (about 15 miles in a direct line), which on a former occasion had been a three days’ journeyJoshua 9:17.

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