So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. So 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, who leads His people into the promised rest. His role as a military leader and spiritual guide is pivotal in the narrative of Israel's conquest of Canaan. Joshua's obedience and faithfulness to God's commands are central themes in the book, reflecting the importance of leadership grounded in divine guidance. and his whole army
The phrase "his whole army" indicates the unity and collective strength of Israel under Joshua's command. This unity is crucial for the success of their mission. In a broader spiritual sense, it reflects the importance of the body of Christ working together in harmony to achieve God's purposes. The army's readiness to follow Joshua into battle underscores their trust in his leadership and, by extension, their trust in God's promises. including all the mighty men of valor
The "mighty men of valor" refers to the elite warriors of Israel, known for their courage and skill in battle. The Hebrew term "gibborim" is often used to describe these valiant fighters. Their inclusion highlights the importance of strength and bravery in the face of daunting challenges. Spiritually, it serves as a reminder that God equips His people with the necessary strength and courage to face spiritual battles, emphasizing the need for believers to be spiritually prepared and courageous. came from Gilgal
Gilgal holds significant historical and spiritual importance for Israel. It was the first campsite of the Israelites after crossing the Jordan River and served as a base of operations during the conquest of Canaan. Gilgal symbolizes a place of renewal and commitment to God, as it was here that the Israelites renewed their covenant with God through circumcision and celebrated the Passover. The departure from Gilgal signifies a movement from a place of spiritual preparation to active engagement in God's mission. It serves as a reminder of the importance of spiritual readiness before undertaking God's work. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, and a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. Known for his faithfulness and obedience to God. 2. GilgalA significant location for the Israelites, serving as their base camp during the conquest of Canaan. It was the first place they camped after crossing the Jordan River. 3. The Whole ArmyRefers to the collective military force of Israel, demonstrating unity and readiness to follow Joshua into battle. 4. Mighty Men of ValorThese were the elite warriors of Israel, known for their courage and strength in battle. 5. The March to GibeonThis event is part of the larger account where Joshua leads the Israelites to defend the Gibeonites against a coalition of Amorite kings. Teaching Points Leadership and ObedienceJoshua's leadership is marked by obedience to God's commands. As Christians, we are called to lead by following God's guidance and commands. Unity in PurposeThe unity of the Israelite army under Joshua's command is a model for the church today, emphasizing the importance of working together towards a common goal. Courage in ActionThe "mighty men of valor" exemplify the courage needed to face challenges. Christians are encouraged to be courageous in their faith and actions. Faith in God's PromisesJoshua's actions are rooted in faith in God's promises. Believers are reminded to trust in God's promises and act upon them. Preparedness for Spiritual BattlesJust as Joshua prepared his army for physical battle, Christians must prepare for spiritual battles through prayer, scripture, and faith. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Joshua's leadership style in this passage reflect the qualities of a godly leader, and how can we apply these qualities in our own leadership roles? 2. What significance does the location of Gilgal hold in the broader account of Israel's conquest, and how can understanding this enhance our reading of Joshua 10:7? 3. In what ways can the unity and readiness of Joshua's army serve as a model for the church today in fulfilling its mission? 4. How does the concept of "mighty men of valor" challenge us to exhibit courage in our daily walk with Christ? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to step out in faith like Joshua. How did trusting in God's promises impact the outcome of that situation? Connections to Other Scriptures Deuteronomy 31:6This verse encourages strength and courage, which is exemplified by Joshua and his army as they march to battle. Hebrews 11:30This passage highlights the faith that led to the fall of Jericho, similar to the faith-driven actions of Joshua in leading his army. Ephesians 6:10-18The "armor of God" passage parallels the spiritual readiness and valor of Joshua's men with the spiritual preparedness Christians are called to have. 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 Army, Ascended, Best, Entire, Fighting, Gilgal, Including, Joshua, Marched, Mighty, Valiant, Valor, Valour, War, WarriorsDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 10:1-7 7240 Jerusalem, history Joshua 10:6-10 1320 God, as Saviour Joshua 10:6-14 5608 warfare, strategies 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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