And Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish. They laid siege to it and fought against it. And JoshuaThe name "Joshua" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yehoshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." Joshua, as the leader of Israel, is a type of Christ, leading God's people into the Promised Land. His role as a military leader and spiritual guide reflects the dual nature of Christ as both King and Priest. Joshua's leadership is marked by obedience to God's commands, showcasing the importance of faithfulness in fulfilling God's promises. and all Israel with him
This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective effort of the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The phrase "all Israel" signifies the entire nation, highlighting the communal aspect of their mission. It reflects the biblical principle of unity in the body of believers, as seen in the New Testament teachings of the Church as one body in Christ. The unity of Israel under Joshua's command serves as a model for the Church's unity in pursuing God's purposes. moved on from Libnah
Libnah, meaning "whiteness" in Hebrew, was a city in the Shephelah region of Judah. The movement from Libnah signifies progress in the conquest of Canaan, illustrating the forward momentum in God's plan for Israel. This movement can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual progress and the journey of faith, where believers are called to move forward in their walk with God, leaving behind past victories and challenges to embrace new ones. to Lachish
Lachish was a significant Canaanite city, known for its strategic military importance. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of its fortifications, indicating its strength and the challenge it posed to the Israelites. The conquest of Lachish represents overcoming formidable obstacles through faith and obedience to God. It serves as a reminder that no stronghold is too great for God to overcome when His people trust in Him. They laid siege to it
The act of laying siege involves surrounding a city to cut off supplies and force surrender. This military strategy required patience, persistence, and reliance on God's guidance. Spiritually, it symbolizes the believer's need to persist in prayer and faith when facing spiritual battles. The siege of Lachish teaches the importance of perseverance and the assurance that God fights for His people. and fought against it
The phrase "fought against it" underscores the active engagement in battle. It highlights the necessity of action in conjunction with faith. The Israelites' willingness to fight reflects the biblical principle that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). In the Christian life, believers are called to actively engage in spiritual warfare, equipped with the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), trusting in His strength to achieve victory. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel, successor to Moses, and a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. His leadership is marked by obedience to God's commands and military prowess. 2. IsraelThe nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They are in the process of taking possession of the Promised Land. 3. LibnahA city in the Shephelah region of Judah, previously conquered by Joshua and the Israelites as part of their campaign in Canaan. 4. LachishA significant Canaanite city located southwest of Jerusalem. It was a strategic military target due to its fortified position and importance in the region. 5. SiegeA military tactic where forces surround a city to cut off supplies and compel surrender. This was a common method of warfare in ancient times. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsJoshua's actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. Just as Joshua led Israel in obedience, we are called to follow God's Word in our lives. Strategic Spiritual WarfareThe siege of Lachish illustrates the need for strategic planning in spiritual battles. We must identify and confront strongholds in our lives with God's guidance. Faith in God's PromisesThe conquest of Canaan is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God will accomplish what He has promised in our lives. Community in ActionJoshua and all Israel moved together, showing the power of unity in achieving God's purposes. We are encouraged to work together as a community of believers. Perseverance in ChallengesThe siege required persistence and determination. Similarly, we must persevere in our faith, even when faced with difficult circumstances. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Joshua's leadership in this passage reflect his obedience to God's commands, and how can we apply this to our own leadership roles? 2. What strategic "strongholds" in your life need to be addressed, and how can you apply spiritual warfare principles to overcome them? 3. In what ways can we, as a community of believers, support each other in fulfilling God's purposes, similar to how Israel moved together under Joshua's leadership? 4. How does the account of the conquest of Lachish encourage us to trust in God's promises, even when the path seems challenging? 5. Reflect on a time when perseverance in your faith led to a breakthrough. How can this passage inspire you to continue persevering in your current challenges? Connections to Other Scriptures Joshua 10:29-30Provides context for the conquest of Libnah, showing the pattern of victories that God grants to Israel as they follow His commands. Deuteronomy 7:1-2God's command to Israel to conquer and utterly destroy the nations in Canaan, emphasizing the importance of obedience to His instructions. 2 Chronicles 11:9Lachish is mentioned as a fortified city, highlighting its continued significance in Israel's history. People Adonizedec, Amorites, Debir, Eglon, Gibeon, Hoham, Horam, Israelites, Japhia, Jasher, Joshua, PiramPlaces Ai, Azekah, Beth-horon, Debir, Eglon, Gaza, Gezer, Gibeon, Gilgal, Hebron, Jarmuth, Jericho, Jerusalem, Kadesh-barnea, Lachish, Libnah, Makkedah, Negeb, Valley of AijalonTopics Assaulted, Attack, Attacked, Camped, Encamped, Encampeth, Fighteth, Fought, Joshua, Lachish, Laid, Libnah, Moved, Passed, Passeth, Position, Positions, SiegeDictionary of Bible Themes Joshua 10:29-42 5214 attack Joshua 10:29-43 5354 invasions Library Five Kings in a Cave
TEXT: "And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them. And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight."--Joshua 10:24-25. The history of the …
J. Wilbur Chapman—And Judas IscariotPraying Saints of the Old Testaments
The Holy Spirit will give to the praying saint the brightness of an immortal hope, the music of a deathless song, in His baptism and communion with the heart, He will give sweeter and more enlarged visions of heaven until the taste for other things will pall, and other visions will grow dim and distant. He will put notes of other worlds in human hearts until all earth's music is discord and songless.--Rev. E. M. Bounds Old Testament history is filled with accounts of praying saints. The leaders of …
Edward M. Bounds—Prayer and Praying Men Gibeon. Josh 10:06
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John Newton—Olney Hymns The Northern Coast of Judea. Beth-Horon.
This coast is marked out Joshua 18:12; where, at verse 14, are very many versions to be corrected, which render the sea; such are, the Syriac, the Seventy, the Vulgar, the Italian, ours, &c.: whence ariseth a sense of insuperable difficulty to a chorographical eye: when it should, indeed, be rendered of the west, as the Chaldee, Arabic, R. Solomon, &c. rightly do. We read of a double Beth-horon in the Old Testament, but one only under the second Temple... At that place that great Canaanitish army …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Subterraneous Places. Mines. Caves.
Thus having taken some notice of the superficies of the land, let us a little search into its bowels. You may divide the subterraneous country into three parts: the metal mines, the caves, and the places of burial. This land was eminently noted for metal mines, so that "its stones," in very many places, "were iron, and out of its hills was digged brass," Deuteronomy 8:9. From these gain accrued to the Jews: but to the Christians, not seldom slavery and misery; being frequently condemned hither by …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Sign Seekers, and the Enthusiast Reproved.
(Galilee on the Same Day as the Last Section.) ^A Matt. XII. 38-45; ^C Luke XI. 24-36. ^c 29 And when the multitudes were gathering together unto him, ^a 38 Then certain of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee. [Having been severely rebuked by Jesus, it is likely that the scribes and Pharisees asked for a sign that they might appear to the multitude more fair-minded and open to conviction than Jesus had represented them to be. Jesus had just wrought …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Subjects of Study. Home Education in Israel; Female Education. Elementary Schools, Schoolmasters, and School Arrangements.
If a faithful picture of society in ancient Greece or Rome were to be presented to view, it is not easy to believe that even they who now most oppose the Bible could wish their aims success. For this, at any rate, may be asserted, without fear of gainsaying, that no other religion than that of the Bible has proved competent to control an advanced, or even an advancing, state of civilisation. Every other bound has been successively passed and submerged by the rising tide; how deep only the student …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
THE ISRAELITES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN: THE JUDGES--THE PHILISTINES AND THE HEBREW KINGDOM--SAUL, DAVID, SOLOMON, THE DEFECTION OF THE TEN TRIBES--THE XXIst EGYPTIAN DYNASTY--SHESHONQ OR SHISHAK DAMASCUS. The Hebrews in the desert: their families, clans, and tribes--The Amorites and the Hebrews on the left bank of the Jordan--The conquest of Canaan and the native reaction against the Hebrews--The judges, Ehud, Deborah, Jerubbaal or Gideon and the Manassite supremacy; Abimelech, Jephihdh. The Philistines, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6 Meditations of the True Manner of Practising Piety on the Sabbath-Day.
Almighty God will have himself worshipped, not only in a private manner by private persons and families, but also in a more public sort, of all the godly joined together in a visible church; that by this means he may be known not only to be the God and Lord of every Singular person, but also of the creatures of the whole universal world. Question--But why do not we Christians under the New, keep the Sabbath on the same seventh day on which it was kept under the Old Testament? I answer--Because our …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Divine Support and Protection
[What shall we say then to these things?] If God be for us, who can be against us? T he passions of joy or grief, of admiration or gratitude, are moderate when we are able to find words which fully describe their emotions. When they rise very high, language is too faint to express them; and the person is either lost in silence, or feels something which, after his most laboured efforts, is too big for utterance. We may often observe the Apostle Paul under this difficulty, when attempting to excite …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Joshua
The book of Joshua is the natural complement of the Pentateuch. Moses is dead, but the people are on the verge of the promised land, and the story of early Israel would be incomplete, did it not record the conquest of that land and her establishment upon it. The divine purpose moves restlessly on, until it is accomplished; so "after the death of Moses, Jehovah spake to Joshua," i. 1. The book falls naturally into three divisions: (a) the conquest of Canaan (i.-xii.), (b) the settlement of the …
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