Joshua 10:35

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَسَيطَرُوا عَلَيْهَا فِي ذَلِكَ اليَوْمِ وَقَتَلُوا كُلَّ شَعْبِهَا وَأفنَوْا مِنْهَا كُلَّ شَيءٍ حَيٍّ كَمَا عَمِلُوا بِلَاخِيشَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the Israelites capturing and destroying a city called Maaleh-acrabbim, killing everyone inside, just as they had done to Lachish. Joshua is leading the Israelites in conquering the land of Canaan.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you have to clear out a castle of bad guys. Joshua and his team were like that, but in real life. They took over a city and made sure it was safe by getting rid of everyone who lived there, just like they did in another place called Lachish.

Historical Background

The book of Joshua was written by Joshua or a scribe recording his actions, likely after 1200 BC. It details the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural context was one of war and divine mandate to conquer the land promised by God.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might see this as a lesson on the consequences of ignoring God's will. If a community chooses to go against God's teachings, there can be severe repercussions. However, it's also a reminder to seek peace and to understand the gravity of actions.

Topics

• war
• divine mandate
• consequences
• judgment
• conquest
• community

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 7:1-2
• Joshua 10:32
• Judges 1:10
• 2 Samuel 5:6
• Matthew 10:14

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Joshua destroy the city and everyone in it?

According to the text, this was part of God's instructions to Joshua for conquering the land of Canaan, to ensure the Israelites' safety and the fulfillment of God's promises.

How does this verse reflect the Israelites' relationship with God?

This verse shows that the Israelites believed in following God's commands strictly, even in extreme ways, as they saw it as their duty to fulfill God's will.

What does this verse tell us about the Canaanite cities?

It indicates that the Canaanite cities were considered enemies or obstacles that needed to be removed for the Israelites to settle in the promised land safely.

How does this relate to the overall theme of Joshua?

This event fits into the larger theme of Joshua as a book about divine guidance and the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites the land of Canaan through conquest and divine intervention.