KJV ORIGINAL
Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Joshua came upon them suddenly, marching up from Gilgal all night long.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joshua led his army on an all-night march from Gilgal to launch a surprise attack on his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Joshua's military campaign to conquer the Promised Land after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Five Amorite kings had formed an alliance to attack Gibeon, which had made peace with Israel, so Joshua was rushing to defend his new allies. The march from Gilgal to Gibeon covered about 20 miles of hilly terrain, making it a grueling overnight journey.
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