Joshua 11:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →All the kings unite their camps at the waters of Merom, ready to fight Israel.
What Does Joshua 11:5 Mean?
The scattered forces converge. At the waters of Merom, north of the Sea of Galilee, the kings pitch a single great camp, their armies now one. The stage is set for battle, with every advantage seemingly on their side.
Their unity is impressive, yet it is unity against the Lord, and such alliances do not stand. The psalmist would later ask why the nations rage and the kings of the earth set themselves together against the Lord. Here that raging takes visible form by a quiet stretch of water, and there the Lord will answer it.
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What does Joshua 11:5 mean?
All the kings unite their camps at the waters of Merom, ready to fight Israel.