And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it:
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Interpretation
Joshua made speed in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we will be diligent, and improve our opportunities.
Glossary
- Joshua Tribe
- Jehovah is his help, or Jehovah the Saviour. The son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim, the successor of Moses as the leader of Israel. He is called Jehoshua in Num. 13:16 (A. V. ), and Jesus in Acts 7:45 and Heb. 4:8 .
- Lachish Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.
- Libnah Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Bornat.