Joshua 10:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Joshua went up from Gilgal, along with all his fighting men and all his brave warriors.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Joshua is leading his entire army of skilled and courageous soldiers from their camp at Gilgal to battle.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were in the process of conquering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership after the death of Moses. Gilgal served as their main military base following their miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. At this point, Joshua is mobilizing his forces to respond to an urgent plea from the Gibeonites, who had formed a treaty with Israel, as they faced an attack from a coalition of Amorite kings.

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Your wives, your children, and your livestock will stay in the land that Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan River. But you must cross over ahead of your fellow Israelites, armed and ready for battle, all you strong warriors, and help them conquer the land.

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So Joshua got up, along with all his fighting men, to attack the city of Ai. Joshua selected thirty thousand of his strongest and most courageous warriors and sent them out during the night.

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So Joshua did exactly what Moses told him to do and fought against the Amalekites. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of the hill.

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