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Joshua 10:2 Β· KJV

"That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty."

King James Version

What does Joshua 10:2 mean? β†’

Passage Context

1Now it came to pass, when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;
2That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty.
3Wherefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying,
4Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to fear in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to confront powerful challenges?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by a situation?

Life Application

courage

Identify a fear you need to confront and take a step towards overcoming it.

strength

Reflect on the sources of your strength when facing challenges.

Places in This Verse

Gibeon

A key city in the conquest narrative, known for its size and strength.

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