Joshua 10:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities.”
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What Does Joshua 10:20 Mean?
The pursuit accomplishes its aim. Joshua and Israel make an end of the enemy with a very great slaughter, until the army is broken; only a remnant escapes into fortified cities. The coalition that had marched against Gibeon is effectively destroyed in the field.
The verse records the thoroughness of the victory while honestly noting that some remained. God's deliverance in this battle was real and overwhelming, yet the conquest of the land was not finished in a single day. So it often is: the Lord grants a great triumph that nonetheless leaves further ground to be taken. Each victory is to be received with gratitude and followed by continued faithfulness.
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What does Joshua 10:20 mean?
Israel's pursuit is decisive, though a remnant escapes into fortified cities.