And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities.
After Joshua and the Israelites had completely defeated their enemies in a massive battle, killing most of them, the few survivors who were left fled and took shelter in fortified cities.
This verse describes how Joshua and Israel won a decisive military victory, with only a few enemies escaping to fortified cities for protection.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were commanded by God to conquer the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt, facing various enemy nations in a series of battles. Joshua 10 specifically describes a major conflict where Joshua and his army defeated a coalition of kings who had attacked their allies, leading to a pursuit and heavy casualties among the enemy. As the fighting concluded, the survivors fled to their fortified cities for protection, highlighting the intensity of the conquest.
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