11:1-15

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Victory in northern Canaan

(Josh 11:1-15)

Alarmed by Israel’s victories in the south, the kings of the north organized the largest, strongest and best equipped army that Israel had yet faced (Josh 11:1-5).

Again God encouraged Joshua, and again Joshua launched a devastating surprise attack. He defeated the combined northern forces, making sure that he destroyed all their horses and chariots.

This was apparently to prevent the Israelites from being tempted to use the horses and chariots themselves instead of trusting wholly upon God (Josh 11:6-9).

Joshua captured all the key cities and destroyed the chief city, Hazor. All of northern Canaan was soon in the hands of Israel (Josh 11:10-15).