So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded.
So Joshua defeated all the land - the hill country, the southern region, the lowlands, and the slopes, along with all their kings. He left no survivors, but completely destroyed every living thing, just as the LORD God of Israel had commanded.
This verse describes how Joshua completely conquered the promised land and destroyed all its inhabitants, following God's direct commands.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the Promised Land as God had promised to Abraham centuries earlier, following their exodus from Egypt and the leadership transition from Moses to Joshua. This specific verse describes Joshua's military campaign in the southern regions of Canaan, where he carried out God's command to destroy the inhabitants as a form of divine judgment on their idolatry and moral corruption. It fits into the broader biblical narrative of fulfilling God's covenant while establishing Israel as a holy nation.
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