Joshua 11:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 All these kings made a pact and together they marched to the waters of Merom,[a] where they encamped to fight against Israel.
6 The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for by this time tomorrow I will present them slain to Israel. You must hamstring their horses and burn their chariots.” 7 Joshua with his whole army came upon them suddenly at the waters of Merom and fell upon them.
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- 11:5 The waters of Merom: of uncertain identification, perhaps Tel Qarnei Hittin, about seven and a half kilometers west of modern Tiberias.
Joshua 11:5-7
New International Version
5 All these kings joined forces(A) and made camp together at the Waters of Merom(B) to fight against Israel.
6 The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, because by this time tomorrow I will hand(C) all of them, slain, over to Israel. You are to hamstring(D) their horses and burn their chariots.”(E)
7 So Joshua and his whole army came against them suddenly at the Waters of Merom and attacked them,
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