Paragraph 10:38–39

10:38

Joshua and all Israel with him: The phrase Joshua and all Israel with him refers to Joshua and the entire Israelite army.

turned toward Debir: The clause turned toward Debir indicates that the Israelites changed the direction that they were walking. Earlier they walked from Eglon north to Hebron in the higher hills. Now they turned and walked south to Debir. The town of Debir was 20 kilometers southwest of Hebron.

and fought against it: The clause fought against it indicates that the Israelite army attacked Debir.

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