Joshua 10:20

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَحِينَ انْتَهَى يَشُوعُ وَبَنُو إسْرَائِيلَ مِنْ قَتلِ أعْدَائِهِمْ – مَعَ أنَّ بَعْضَهُمْ تَمَكَّنَ مِنَ الفَرَارِ وَدُخُولِ مُدُنٍ حَصِينَةٍ –

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Joshua tells us that after a fierce battle, Joshua and the Israelites had killed many enemies. The few enemies left ran to the safety of the fortified cities. The key message here is about the outcome of the battle and the desperate actions of the remaining enemies.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you need to catch all the monsters. You catch most of them, but a few run away and hide in their secret hideouts. That's what happened here, but in a real battle.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Book of Joshua, written by Joshua or his contemporaries around 1400-1300 BCE. The audience was the Israelites entering the Promised Land. The cultural setting was one of military conquest and settlement in Canaan.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where you've faced and overcome a major challenge. After the battle, you might find that the few remaining issues can be harder to tackle, much like the enemies hiding in fortified cities.

Topics

• battle
• victory
• conquest
• protection
• defeat
• fortress

Related Verses

• Joshua 6:21
• Joshua 8:24
• 2 Samuel 10:18
• 1 Kings 20:26
• Matthew 24:15

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when the enemies entered fortified cities?

It means that the remaining enemies sought refuge in cities with strong defenses to protect themselves from further attacks by Joshua and the Israelites.

How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of Joshua?

This verse shows the progression of the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, highlighting their military success and the strategic actions of their enemies.

What does 'very great slaughter' mean?

It means that the battle was intense and resulted in a significant number of casualties among the enemies.

Can you give an example of a modern situation that reflects the lesson of this verse?

After a tough work project, a few remaining tasks might seem harder to complete, much like the enemies hiding in fortified cities, requiring a different strategy to finish them.