Parallel JOS 11:0

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(All still tentative.)

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KJB-1611 1 Diuers Kings ouercome at the waters of Merom. 10 Hazor is taken and burnt. 16 All the countrey taken by Ioshua. 21 The Anakims cut off.
(1 Diuers Kings overcome at the waters of Merom. 10 Hazor is taken and burnt. 16 All the country taken by Yoshua. 21 The Anakims cut off.)

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Joshua 11 General Notes

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Yahweh overcomes the united forces of the northern kingdoms

Yahweh said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid in their presence, because tomorrow at this time I am giving them all to Israel as dead men.” Even when the kingdoms of Canaan joined forces, they were not able to overcome the power of Yahweh.

Translation Issues in This Chapter

“Yahweh gave the enemy into the hand of Israel”

This phrase may present difficulties in translation. The translator should ensure that Yahweh receives credit for Israel’s victory. (See: figs-idiom)