Jos 10:28 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 10:28 – Seven Kings Defeated and Slain This section explains how Joshua made use of the great victory God gave Israel over their enemies. Joshua quickly moved to take over several cities in the region, defeating their kings and armies. He acted fast, taking advantage of the fear and confusion in Canaan after the defeat of the five kings. Joshua followed God’s command, showing no mercy to the people in these cities, which was a sign of God’s judgment against their sin. The land that Israel won in this campaign would soon belong to the tribes of Israel. The story also shows that God fought for Israel and that victory was possible only because of His help. v. 28 : Joshua captured Makkedah, one of the cities where the five kings had fled, and destroyed everyone in it, as God had commanded ( v. 28 ). This was the beginning of a series of victories over other cities.

‏ Joshua 10:28

Joshua 10:28 – Seven Kings Defeated and Slain

This section explains how Joshua made use of the great victory God gave Israel over their enemies. Joshua quickly moved to take over several cities in the region, defeating their kings and armies. He acted fast, taking advantage of the fear and confusion in Canaan after the defeat of the five kings. Joshua followed God’s command, showing no mercy to the people in these cities, which was a sign of God’s judgment against their sin. The land that Israel won in this campaign would soon belong to the tribes of Israel. The story also shows that God fought for Israel and that victory was possible only because of His help.

v. 28: Joshua captured Makkedah, one of the cities where the five kings had fled, and destroyed everyone in it, as God had commanded (v. 28 ^a). This was the beginning of a series of victories over other cities.