KJV ORIGINAL
That they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They all came together as one united group to fight against Joshua and the people of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how the Canaanite nations joined forces to oppose God's people as they entered the Promised Land.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Book of Joshua, the Israelites had recently crossed the Jordan River and begun conquering the land of Canaan under God's command, following their victories at Jericho and Ai. The kings of the surrounding nations, such as the Hittites, Amorites, and Canaanites, heard about these conquests and felt threatened by the advancing Israelites. As a result, they formed an alliance to unite against Joshua and Israel in battle.
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