Joshua 10:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.”
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Read Full Chapter →Five Amorite kings unite their armies and lay siege to Gibeon.
What Does Joshua 10:5 Mean?
The five kings act on the plan. With all their combined forces they march up, encamp before Gibeon, and make war against it. A single city now faces the assembled might of five kingdoms. From a human view, Gibeon's situation is hopeless.
The scene is a picture of the believer surrounded. Having allied with God's people, Gibeon now bears the assault that such an alliance can invite. Yet the very danger that comes from joining God is also the occasion for God to show His power to save. What looks like the cost of faith becomes the stage for deliverance. The siege that threatens Gibeon will become the trap that destroys its enemies.
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What does Joshua 10:5 mean?
Five Amorite kings unite their armies and lay siege to Gibeon.