Joshua 11:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 11:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 11:5 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Isra..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 11:5 — KJV
“And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel. met...: Heb. assembled by appointment”
— Joshua 11:5 (KJV)
Joshua 11:5 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 11:5
“And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. came: or, came to pass: Heb. was”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:5: came, pitched, against
“And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:5: together, came, pitched
“And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled...: Heb. were cried together”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:5: together, came, against
“And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines. set...: Heb. ranged the battle”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:5: together, pitched, against
“And it came to pass at the return of the year, that Benhadad numbered the Syrians, and went up to Aphek, to fight against Israel. to fight...: Heb. to the war with Israel”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:5: came, fight, against
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