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Joshua 11:5

Merom

3 And to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and to the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the mountains, and to the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpeh.

4 And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.

And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

6 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

7 So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly; and they fell upon them.

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BSB
All these kings joined forces and encamped at the waters of Merom to fight against Israel.
KJV
And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
WEB
All these kings met together; and they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.
ASV
And all these kings met together; and they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.
DARBY
And all these kings met together, and came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
BLB
And all these kings met together, and they came and camped together at the waters of Merom to fight against Israel.
ÅB
Alle disse konger satte hverandre stevne; og de kom og leiret seg sammen ved Merom-vannet for å stride mot Israel.
OTB
Alle disse kongene slo seg sammen og slo leir ved Meroms vann for å kjempe mot Israel.
B1930
Alle disse konger satte hverandre stevne; og de kom og leiret sig sammen ved Merom-vannet for å stride mot Israel.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 118:10–12

    All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

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  • Psalms 3:1

    LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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  • Isaiah 8:9

    Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.

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  • Revelation 16:14

    For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

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