Joshua 5:13
Joshua 5:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?”
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Read Full Chapter →Near Jericho, Joshua meets a man with a drawn sword and asks whose side he is on.
What Does Joshua 5:13 Mean?
With Jericho before him, Joshua lifts his eyes and sees a figure standing in his path, sword unsheathed and ready. Courageously, Joshua approaches and asks the soldier's question: are you for us or for our enemies?
Joshua wants to know which side this warrior serves, but the encounter will turn his question around. The deeper issue is never whether God is on our side, but whether we are on His. As Joshua draws near, he stands at the edge of an answer larger than he expected.
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What does Joshua 5:13 mean?
Near Jericho, Joshua meets a man with a drawn sword and asks whose side he is on.