KJV ORIGINAL
Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joshua fought battles against all those kings for a long time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Joshua's military campaigns to conquer the Promised Land took many years to complete.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to Joshua's conquest of Canaan after the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, following their 40-year wilderness journey. The conquest wasn't a quick victory but involved sustained military campaigns against multiple Canaanite city-states and their kings. Archaeological and biblical evidence suggests this conquest period lasted approximately 7-14 years.
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