Joshua 10:38 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it:”
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What Does Joshua 10:38 Mean?
Joshua turns back with all Israel to Debir and fights against it. Debir was another fortified city of the southern hill country, and its capture rounds out the campaign. The word returned suggests a doubling back to complete the conquest of the region thoroughly.
The thoroughness is itself a lesson. Joshua does not leave the work partly done but turns aside to take what remained. Half-finished obedience is no obedience; the task is pursued until it is complete. So the people of God are called not to stop short but to follow through on all He has given them to do, leaving no ground uncontested.
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What does Joshua 10:38 mean?
Joshua turns with all Israel to attack Debir.