But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are consecrated unto the LORD: they shall come into the treasury of the LORD.
But all the silver, gold, and items made of bronze and iron are set apart as holy for the LORD: they must go into the LORD's treasury.
This verse explains that all the valuable metals and items from Jericho were to be dedicated to God and placed in His treasury, not kept by the soldiers.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the city of Jericho as part of their divinely guided entry into the Promised Land, following their exodus from Egypt. God specifically commanded that all silver, gold, vessels of brass, and iron from the conquered city be set apart as holy and placed in the Lord's treasury, rather than being taken as personal gain, to emphasize that all victories and spoils belonged to Him. This practice reflected the ancient Near Eastern custom of dedicating war treasures to deities, underscoring God's sovereignty over the nations.
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