Joshua 10:7 Meaning and Explanation
“So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joshua responds at once, marching out from Gilgal with all his fighting men.
What Does Joshua 10:7 Mean?
Joshua does not hesitate. He ascends from Gilgal with all the people of war and the mighty men of valour. The treaty with Gibeon, even though Israel had been deceived into making it, is honored. A promise sworn before God is kept, and Joshua moves to defend those he has pledged to protect.
Here is the integrity of one who keeps his word even when it costs him. Israel rises to rescue a people who had tricked them, because the oath was made in the name of the Lord. This faithfulness to a covenant foreshadows the greater faithfulness of God Himself, who keeps His promises to His people and comes swiftly to the aid of those who call upon Him.
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What does Joshua 10:7 mean?
Joshua responds at once, marching out from Gilgal with all his fighting men.