Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
back to the camp safely
back to the camp safely Joshua 10:16-21 (JDV) Joshua 10:16 The five defeated kings had fled and hidden in the cave at Makkedah. Joshua 10:17 It was reported to Joshua: “The five kings have been found; they are hiding in … Continue reading
Sun, stand still
Sun, stand still Joshua 10:12-15 (JDV) Joshua 10:12 On the day Yahveh gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to Yahveh in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” … Continue reading
a slew of Amorites
a slew of Amorites Joshua 10:6-11 (JDV) Joshua 10:6 Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Don’t give up on your servants. Come quickly and deliver us! Help us, because all the Amorite … Continue reading
mistakes and miracles
mistakes and miracles Joshua 10:1-5 (JDV) Joshua 10:1 King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem happened to hear that Joshua had captured Ai and completely destroyed it, treating Ai and its king as he had Jericho and its king, and that the inhabitants … Continue reading
uninterrupted freedom
uninterrupted freedom Joshua 9:21-27 (JDV) Joshua 9:21 They also said, “Let them stay alive.” So the Gibeonites became woodcutters and water carriers for the whole community, like the leaders had promised them. Joshua 9:22 Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said … Continue reading
victims of indiscretion
victims of indiscretion Joshua 9:14-20 (JDV) Joshua 9:14 Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions, but did not seek Yahveh’s decision. Joshua 9:15 So Joshua established a relationship with them and made a treaty to allow them … Continue reading
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caution and compromise
caution and compromise Joshua 9:7-13 (JDV) Joshua 9:7 The men of Israel replied to the Hivites, “What if you actually live among us. How could we make a treaty with you?” Joshua 9:8 They said to Joshua, “We are your … Continue reading
Gibeonites among us
Gibeonites among us Joshua 9:3-6 (JDV) Joshua 9:3 When the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, Joshua 9:4 they acted deceptively. They gathered provisions and took worn-out sacks on their donkeys and old wineskins, … Continue reading
a united alliance
a united alliance Joshua 9:1-2 (JDV) Joshua 9:1 When all the kings heard about Jericho and Ai, those who were west of the Jordan in the hill country, in the Judean foothills, and all along the coast of the Mediterranean … Continue reading
Ebal’s altar
Ebal’s altar Joshua 8:30-35 (JDV) Joshua 8:30 At that time Joshua built an altar on Mount Ebal to Yahveh, the God of Israel, Joshua 8:31 just like Moses Yahveh’s servant had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what … Continue reading
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