Joshua 10:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Joshua said to them, 'Don't be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, because this is how the LORD will deal with all your enemies when you fight against them.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joshua is encouraging his people not to fear their enemies because God will give them victory in all their battles just as He did this time.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes after Joshua's victory over five Canaanite kings who had attacked the Israelites' ally, Gibeon. Joshua had just executed these captured kings publicly and was addressing his military commanders and people. This was part of Israel's conquest of the Promised Land, where they were driving out the pagan nations as God had commanded.

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