And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
And the LORD said to Joshua, 'Look, I have already given you victory over Jericho, including its king and all its brave warriors.'
God is assuring Joshua that the victory over the seemingly impossible city of Jericho is already guaranteed before the battle even begins.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joshua had succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelites, who were entering the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. God was fulfilling His promise to give the land of Canaan to Abraham's descendants, as outlined in earlier books like Genesis and Exodus. At this point, the Israelites were preparing to conquer Jericho, a heavily fortified city that stood as a major obstacle in their campaign.
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