Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it. Then JoshuaThe name "Joshua" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehoshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." Joshua, as the leader of Israel, is a type of Christ, leading God's people into the Promised Land. His role as a military leader and spiritual guide reflects the divine mission to fulfill God's promises to Israel. Joshua's actions are not merely military conquests but are seen as acts of obedience to God's commands. and all Israel with him
This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective effort of the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The term "all Israel" signifies the entire nation, representing the twelve tribes. This unity is crucial for the success of their mission, reflecting the biblical principle that God's people must work together in harmony to achieve His purposes. It also underscores the communal nature of God's covenant with Israel. went up from Eglon
Eglon was one of the cities in the southern part of Canaan, and its mention here indicates the strategic military campaign led by Joshua. The phrase "went up" suggests a movement towards a higher elevation, as Hebron is situated in the hill country. This ascent can be seen as symbolic of spiritual elevation, as the Israelites move closer to fulfilling God's promise of the land. to Hebron
Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, known as the place where Abraham settled and where the patriarchs are buried. It is a city of refuge and a Levitical city, highlighting its spiritual importance. The conquest of Hebron signifies reclaiming a place of ancestral promise and spiritual heritage. It represents the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, as his descendants take possession of the land. and attacked it
The act of attacking Hebron is part of the divinely sanctioned conquest of Canaan. This phrase reflects the obedience of Joshua and the Israelites to God's command to take possession of the land. Theologically, it represents the spiritual warfare that believers engage in, fighting against sin and reclaiming territory for God's kingdom. The attack is not just a physical battle but a spiritual one, symbolizing the struggle against forces that oppose God's will. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel, successor to Moses, and a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. Known for his faithfulness and obedience to God. 2. IsraelThe nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are engaged in the conquest of the Promised Land. 3. EglonA city in the southern part of Canaan, previously conquered by Joshua and the Israelites as part of their campaign. 4. HebronAn ancient city in the hill country of Judah, significant for its association with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a strategic and symbolic target in the conquest. 5. The Conquest of CanaanA series of military campaigns led by Joshua to take possession of the land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham. Teaching Points Faithful LeadershipJoshua exemplifies a leader who follows God's commands without hesitation. His actions remind us of the importance of obedience and trust in God's promises. Strategic Spiritual WarfareThe conquest of Hebron illustrates the need for strategic planning in spiritual battles. Believers are called to identify and confront strongholds in their lives with God's guidance. Heritage and PromiseHebron's connection to the patriarchs serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can find encouragement in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to fulfill His word. Community in ActionThe phrase "all Israel with him" emphasizes the collective effort and unity required in achieving God's purposes. It challenges believers to work together in their spiritual journeys. Overcoming GiantsThe historical context of Hebron being inhabited by the Anakim (giants) symbolizes overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges through faith and reliance on God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Joshua's leadership in the conquest of Hebron inspire you to lead in your own areas of influence? 2. In what ways can the strategic approach to conquering Hebron be applied to overcoming personal spiritual battles today? 3. How does the historical significance of Hebron as a place of promise and heritage encourage you in your faith journey? 4. What are some "giants" or challenges in your life that you need to confront with God's help, similar to the Anakim in Hebron? 5. How can you foster a sense of community and collective action in your church or small group, as seen in "all Israel with him"? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 13:18Hebron is first mentioned as the place where Abram (Abraham) settled and built an altar to the Lord, highlighting its spiritual significance. Numbers 13:22The spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan visited Hebron, noting its formidable inhabitants, the Anakim, which underscores the challenge faced by Joshua. 2 Samuel 2:1-4Hebron later becomes the royal city where David is anointed king over Judah, indicating its continued importance in Israel's history. People Adonizedec, Amorites, Debir, Eglon, Gibeon, Hoham, Horam, Israelites, Japhia, Jasher, Joshua, PiramPlaces Ai, Azekah, Beth-horon, Debir, Eglon, Gaza, Gezer, Gibeon, Gilgal, Hebron, Jarmuth, Jericho, Jerusalem, Kadesh-barnea, Lachish, Libnah, Makkedah, Negeb, Valley of AijalonTopics Assaulted, Attack, Attacked, Eglon, Fight, Fought, Hebron, JoshuaDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 10:29-42 5214 attack Joshua 10:29-43 5354 invasions Library Five Kings in a Cave
TEXT: "And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them. And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight."--Joshua 10:24-25. The history of the …
J. Wilbur Chapman—And Judas IscariotPraying Saints of the Old Testaments
The Holy Spirit will give to the praying saint the brightness of an immortal hope, the music of a deathless song, in His baptism and communion with the heart, He will give sweeter and more enlarged visions of heaven until the taste for other things will pall, and other visions will grow dim and distant. He will put notes of other worlds in human hearts until all earth's music is discord and songless.--Rev. E. M. Bounds Old Testament history is filled with accounts of praying saints. The leaders of …
Edward M. Bounds—Prayer and Praying Men Gibeon. Josh 10:06
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John Newton—Olney Hymns The Northern Coast of Judea. Beth-Horon.
This coast is marked out Joshua 18:12; where, at verse 14, are very many versions to be corrected, which render the sea; such are, the Syriac, the Seventy, the Vulgar, the Italian, ours, &c.: whence ariseth a sense of insuperable difficulty to a chorographical eye: when it should, indeed, be rendered of the west, as the Chaldee, Arabic, R. Solomon, &c. rightly do. We read of a double Beth-horon in the Old Testament, but one only under the second Temple... At that place that great Canaanitish army …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Subterraneous Places. Mines. Caves.
Thus having taken some notice of the superficies of the land, let us a little search into its bowels. You may divide the subterraneous country into three parts: the metal mines, the caves, and the places of burial. This land was eminently noted for metal mines, so that "its stones," in very many places, "were iron, and out of its hills was digged brass," Deuteronomy 8:9. From these gain accrued to the Jews: but to the Christians, not seldom slavery and misery; being frequently condemned hither by …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Sign Seekers, and the Enthusiast Reproved.
(Galilee on the Same Day as the Last Section.) ^A Matt. XII. 38-45; ^C Luke XI. 24-36. ^c 29 And when the multitudes were gathering together unto him, ^a 38 Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee. [Having been severely rebuked by Jesus, it is likely that the scribes and Pharisees asked for a sign that they might appear to the multitude more fair-minded and open to conviction than Jesus had represented them to be. Jesus had just wrought …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Subjects of Study. Home Education in Israel; Female Education. Elementary Schools, Schoolmasters, and School Arrangements.
If a faithful picture of society in ancient Greece or Rome were to be presented to view, it is not easy to believe that even they who now most oppose the Bible could wish their aims success. For this, at any rate, may be asserted, without fear of gainsaying, that no other religion than that of the Bible has proved competent to control an advanced, or even an advancing, state of civilisation. Every other bound has been successively passed and submerged by the rising tide; how deep only the student …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
THE ISRAELITES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN: THE JUDGES--THE PHILISTINES AND THE HEBREW KINGDOM--SAUL, DAVID, SOLOMON, THE DEFECTION OF THE TEN TRIBES--THE XXIst EGYPTIAN DYNASTY--SHESHONQ OR SHISHAK DAMASCUS. The Hebrews in the desert: their families, clans, and tribes--The Amorites and the Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan--The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction against the Hebrews--The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon and the Manassite supremacy; Abimelech, Jephihdh. The Philistines, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6 Meditations of the True Manner of Practising Piety on the Sabbath-Day.
Almighty God will have himself worshipped, not only in a private manner by private persons and families, but also in a more public sort, of all the godly joined together in a visible church; that by this means he may be known not only to be the God and Lord of every Singular person, but also of the creatures of the whole universal world. Question--But why do not we Christians under the New, keep the Sabbath on the same seventh day on which it was kept under the Old Testament? I answer--Because our …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Divine Support and Protection
[What shall we say then to these things?] If God be for us, who can be against us? T he passions of joy or grief, of admiration or gratitude, are moderate when we are able to find words which fully describe their emotions. When they rise very high, language is too faint to express them; and the person is either lost in silence, or feels something which, after his most laboured efforts, is too big for utterance. We may often observe the Apostle Paul under this difficulty, when attempting to excite …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Joshua
The book of Joshua is the natural complement of the Pentateuch. Moses is dead, but the people are on the verge of the promised land, and the story of early Israel would be incomplete, did it not record the conquest of that land and her establishment upon it. The divine purpose moves restlessly on, until it is accomplished; so "after the death of Moses, Jehovah spake to Joshua," i. 1. The book falls naturally into three divisions: (a) the conquest of Canaan (i.-xii.), (b) the settlement of the …
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