Joshua 9:2 Made Simple

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

This verse describes the response of various Canaanite kings and peoples after hearing about Israel's victories at Jericho and Ai. Rather than surrendering or seeking peace, these nations chose to band together in a military alliance to resist Israel's conquest of the land God had promised to Abraham's descendants.

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