Jos 11:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : God encouraged Joshua, telling him not to be afraid of the large enemy army. God promised that by the next day, Israel would win. God also told Joshua to cripple the enemy’s horses and burn their chariots, so Israel would not trust in them or be tempted to use them ( v. 6 ). God’s people needed to depend on Him, not on military technology (Psalm 20:7 ).

‏ Joshua 11:6

v. 6: God encouraged Joshua, telling him not to be afraid of the large enemy army. God promised that by the next day, Israel would win. God also told Joshua to cripple the enemy’s horses and burn their chariots, so Israel would not trust in them or be tempted to use them (v. 6 ^a). God’s people needed to depend on Him, not on military technology (Psalm 20:7 ^b).