Joshua 10:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him; and they encamped against it, and fought against it:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Joshua and all the Israelites moved from Lachish to Eglon. They surrounded the city and attacked it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Joshua continuing his military campaign, leading all of Israel from one conquered city to attack the next one.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of Joshua, the Israelites were engaged in the conquest of Canaan as part of God's command to possess the land promised to Abraham's descendants. This verse describes Joshua's military campaign moving from the defeated city of Lachish to Eglon, where they set up camp and prepared for battle against the Canaanite inhabitants. Such actions were part of a broader series of conflicts aimed at securing the territory for Israel amid resistance from local kings and armies.

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So they turned and ran away from the Israelite army toward the wilderness, but the battle caught up with them. The Israelites also destroyed those who came out from the cities, surrounding them completely.

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