And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.
A long time after the LORD had given Israel peace from all their surrounding enemies, Joshua had grown old and was advanced in years.
This verse introduces us to an aging Joshua after God had given Israel a period of peace from their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the transition to Joshua's final years as Israel's leader, likely occurring around 1380 BC after the conquest and initial settlement of the Promised Land. Joshua was probably in his 90s or older at this point, having led Israel for decades through military campaigns and the distribution of tribal territories. The 'rest' mentioned refers to a period when Israel was not actively fighting major battles against the Canaanite nations.
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