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And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand.

And ye went over {H5674} Jordan {H3383}, and came {H935} unto Jericho {H3405}: and the men {H1167} of Jericho {H3405} fought {H3898} against you, the Amorites {H567}, and the Perizzites {H6522}, and the Canaanites {H3669}, and the Hittites {H2850}, and the Girgashites {H1622}, the Hivites {H2340}, and the Jebusites {H2983}; and I delivered {H5414} them into your hand {H3027}.

Next you crossed the Yarden and came to Yericho. The men of Yericho fought against you-the Emori, P'rizi, Kena'ani, Hitti, Girgashi, Hivi and Y'vusi - and I handed them over to you.

After this, you crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The people of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand.

And ye went over the Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Girgashite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite; and I delivered them into your hand.

Commentary

Joshua 24:11 (KJV): "And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand."

Context

This verse is part of Joshua's powerful farewell address to the Israelites at Shechem, recorded in Joshua chapter 24. Joshua, nearing the end of his life, gathers all the tribes of Israel to renew their covenant with the Lord. He recounts the Lord's mighty acts throughout their history, from Abraham's calling to their miraculous entry into the Promised Land and the initial conquests. Verse 11 specifically highlights the critical moment of their crossing the Jordan River and their first major engagement in Canaan at Jericho, reminding the people that their success was not by their own strength but by God's direct intervention.

Key Themes

  • Divine Faithfulness and Deliverance: The central message is God's unwavering commitment to His covenant promises. Joshua emphasizes, "I delivered them into your hand," underscoring that the victory over powerful nations was solely the Lord's doing. This theme resonates throughout the book of Joshua, portraying God as the active warrior for His people.
  • The Conquest of Canaan: The verse lists seven distinct Canaanite peoples—the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These were the inhabitants of the land God had promised to Abraham's descendants. Their presence and resistance necessitated divine intervention, beginning with the formidable city of Jericho. The mention of these tribes serves as a historical reminder of the significant obstacles overcome.
  • Remembering God's Works: Joshua's recounting serves as a vital historical lesson for the new generation, ensuring they do not forget the miraculous ways God led their ancestors. It's a call to remember and reaffirm their allegiance to the God who fights for them.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "I delivered them into your hand" (Hebrew: nātattîm bĕyādkem) powerfully conveys God's active role. The Hebrew verb nātan (to give, to put, to deliver) in this context signifies a direct act of divine transfer of power and victory. It’s not merely that Israel won, but that God *gave* them the victory, emphasizing His sovereignty and control over the outcome of battles against formidable adversaries like the Amorites and Canaanites.

Practical Application

Joshua 24:11 offers timeless lessons for believers today. Just as God fought for Israel, He continues to be our deliverer in spiritual and life battles. When we face seemingly insurmountable challenges, this verse reminds us to look back at God's past faithfulness in our own lives and in history. It encourages us to trust that the same God who delivered Israel from powerful enemies will also empower us to overcome obstacles, keeping His promises. It's a call to renew our commitment to the Lord, remembering that our victories are ultimately His work, not solely our own strength or strategy.

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Cross-References

  • Joshua 3:14 (3 votes)

    ¶ And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people;

  • Joshua 3:17 (3 votes)

    And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.

  • Joshua 4:10 (3 votes)

    ¶ For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over.

  • Joshua 4:12 (3 votes)

    And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:

  • Joshua 10:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek 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;

  • Joshua 10:11 (2 votes)

    And it came to pass, as they fled from before Israel, [and] were in the going down to Bethhoron, that the LORD cast down great stones from heaven upon them unto Azekah, and they died: [they were] more which died with hailstones than [they] whom the children of Israel slew with the sword.

  • Joshua 6:1 (2 votes)

    ¶ Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.