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Joshua 10:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There was no day like that one, before or since, when the LORD listened to a man's request: because the LORD fought for Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse celebrates an unprecedented moment when God listened to Joshua's bold prayer request and fought directly for His people Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership after their exodus from Egypt, facing various battles against Canaanite tribes. During a critical fight against the Amorites, who had allied against Israel's allies, Joshua prayed for the sun and moon to stand still to extend the daylight and secure victory, and God miraculously answered this request. This event underscores God's direct involvement in Israel's wars, demonstrating His power to alter natural events for His people's sake.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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