And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.
Joshua did exactly what the LORD had commanded him: he crippled their horses and burned their chariots with fire.
Joshua followed God's instructions precisely by destroying the enemy's military equipment rather than keeping it for his own army.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham. During a major battle against a coalition of northern Canaanite kings, God specifically instructed Joshua to disable the enemies' horses by hamstringing them and to destroy their chariots by fire, ensuring that the Israelites would not rely on these military assets but on divine strength. This action reflected the broader theme of the conquest, where obedience to God's commands was key to securing the land.
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