Joshua 5:1 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.”
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Read Full Chapter →When the kings of Canaan hear how the LORD dried up the Jordan, their courage drains away and they lose all heart to fight.
What Does Joshua 5:1 Mean?
Israel has just crossed the Jordan on dry ground, and word of the miracle races ahead of them to the Amorite kings of the hill country and the Canaanite kings along the coast. The news of what God has done arrives before a single sword is drawn.
Before Israel takes a step toward Jericho, the LORD has already gone before them in the hearts of their enemies. The same power that parted the waters now melts the resolve of kings. It is a quiet reminder that the decisive battle is won by God, and that the victories ahead belong first to Him.
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What does Joshua 5:1 mean?
When the kings of Canaan hear how the LORD dried up the Jordan, their courage drains away and they lose all heart to fight.