Joshua 24:11
And ye went over Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I delivered them into your hand.
Joshua 24:11 · King James Version
Meaning
Upon crossing the Jordan River, the Israelites encountered Jericho, a city inhabited by various Canaanite tribes who resisted their advancement. The Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites all joined forces to fight against the Israelites. Despite facing overwhelming odds, the Israelites were victorious in battle against these formidable enemies. The verse highlights God's divine intervention in delivering the enemies of Jericho into the hands of the Israelites. This victory marks a significant moment in the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land, demonstrating God's faithfulness and power in fulfilling His promises to His chosen people.
Theological Overview
Upon entering the land of Canaan, the Israelites encountered fierce opposition from the inhabitants of Jericho, including the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites. In this verse, the various tribes and nations represent the spiritual battles that believers face in their journey of faith. Each group of people symbolizes different challenges and obstacles that believers must overcome through faith and trust in God. The mention of the Jordan River serves as a reminder of the miraculous crossing of the river by the Israelites, highlighting God's faithfulness and provision. Furthermore, the mention of the conquest of Jericho points to the victory that God grants to His people when they obediently follow His commands. The verse ultimately emphasizes God's power and sovereignty in delivering His people from their enemies and granting them success in fulfilling His purposes.
Joshua 24:11 in other translations
American Standard Version
And ye went over the Jordan, and came unto Jericho: and the men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Girgashite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite; and I delivered them into your hand.
World English Bible
“‘You went over the Jordan, and came to Jericho. The men of Jericho fought against you, the Amorite, the Perizzite, the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Girgashite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite; and I delivered them into your hand.
Douay-Rheims
And you passed over the Jordan, and you came to Jericho. And the men of that city fought against you, the Amorrhite, and the Pherezite, and the Chanaanite, and the Hethite, and the Gergesite, and the Hevite, and the Jebusite: and I delivered them into your hands.
Geneva Bible (1599)
And ye went ouer Iorden, and came vnto Iericho, and the men of Iericho fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Girgashites, the Hiuites and the Iebusites, and I deliuered them into your hand.