And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron; and they fought against it:
Then Joshua and all the Israelites left Eglon and went up to Hebron, where they attacked the city.
This verse describes Joshua continuing his military campaign by leading all of Israel to attack the city of Hebron.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joshua led the Israelites in a military campaign to conquer Canaan after the death of Moses, as part of God's promise to give the land to Abraham's descendants. This verse specifically describes their advance from Eglon to Hebron following a victory in battle, amid a series of conflicts in southern Canaan aimed at securing the territory. These events highlight the Israelites' obedience to divine instructions during their settlement in the Promised Land.
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