And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.
And the LORD said to Joshua, 'Don't be afraid of them, because tomorrow at this same time I will hand them over to Israel, they will all be defeated. You must cripple their horses and burn their chariots with fire.'
God is telling Joshua not to fear his enemies because He promises complete victory and wants Israel to destroy the enemy's military equipment to trust in Him alone.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joshua led the Israelites in conquering the Promised Land after Moses' death, facing various coalitions of Canaanite kings who opposed their advance. At this point in Joshua 11, a massive army from northern Canaan, equipped with horses and chariots, had gathered to attack Israel, posing a significant threat due to their superior military technology. God spoke directly to Joshua, assuring him of victory and giving specific instructions to weaken the enemies' forces by hamstringing their horses and destroying their chariots.
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