WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.140 Ethan: Welcome to Immerse: the daily bible reading experience. 00:00:03.257 --> 00:00:04.787 Day 100 and 67 00:00:05.221 --> 00:00:09.901 then Joshua built an altar to the Lord, the God of Israel on Mount Evil. 00:00:10.621 --> 00:00:14.131 He followed the commands that Moses the Lord's servant, had written in 00:00:14.131 --> 00:00:19.231 the Book of Instruction, make me an altar from stones that are uncut and 00:00:19.231 --> 00:00:21.061 have not been shaped with iron tools. 00:00:22.291 --> 00:00:26.731 Then on the altar, they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings to the Lord. 00:00:27.481 --> 00:00:31.951 As the Israelites watched, Joshua copied onto the stones of the altar, 00:00:32.221 --> 00:00:34.261 the instructions Moses had given them. 00:00:35.641 --> 00:00:40.141 Then all the Israelites, foreigners and native born alike, along with 00:00:40.141 --> 00:00:44.611 the elders, officers and judges were divided into two groups. 00:00:45.331 --> 00:00:50.191 One group stood in front of Mount Guzi, the other in front of Mount Evil. 00:00:50.866 --> 00:00:55.126 Each group faced the other, and between them stood the Levitical priests 00:00:55.216 --> 00:00:57.016 carrying the Ark of the Lord's covenant. 00:00:57.946 --> 00:01:01.186 This was all done according to the commands that Moses, the servant 00:01:01.186 --> 00:01:04.876 of the Lord, had previously given for blessing the people of Israel. 00:01:06.046 --> 00:01:10.336 Joshua then read to them all the blessings and curses Moses had 00:01:10.336 --> 00:01:12.196 written in the book of instruction. 00:01:12.706 --> 00:01:16.906 Every word of every command that Moses had ever given was read to 00:01:16.911 --> 00:01:18.616 the entire assembly of Israel. 00:01:19.171 --> 00:01:23.371 Including the women and children and the foreigners who lived among them. 00:01:25.081 --> 00:01:29.251 Now, all the kings west of the Jordan River heard about what had happened. 00:01:29.731 --> 00:01:35.021 These were the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, parasites, Hivites, 00:01:35.021 --> 00:01:39.541 and Jebusites, who lived in the hill country in the Western foothills and 00:01:39.541 --> 00:01:44.131 along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, as far north as the Lebanon Mountains. 00:01:45.061 --> 00:01:50.941 These kings combined their armies to fight as one against Joshua and the Israelites. 00:01:52.141 --> 00:01:56.851 But when the people of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and ai, they 00:01:56.851 --> 00:01:59.221 resorted to deception to save themselves. 00:02:00.091 --> 00:02:04.111 They sent ambassadors to Joshua loading their donkeys with weathered 00:02:04.111 --> 00:02:06.871 saddlebags and old patched wineskins. 00:02:07.531 --> 00:02:11.761 They put on worn out patched sandals and ragged clothes. 00:02:12.511 --> 00:02:15.091 And the bread they took with them was dry and moldy. 00:02:15.661 --> 00:02:19.981 When they arrived at the Camp of Israel at Gilgal, they told Joshua and the men of 00:02:19.981 --> 00:02:25.201 Israel, we have come from a distant land to ask you to make a peace treaty with us. 00:02:26.551 --> 00:02:32.041 The Israelites replied to these HIEs, how do we know you don't live nearby for if 00:02:32.041 --> 00:02:34.291 you do, we cannot make a treaty with you. 00:02:35.401 --> 00:02:37.801 They replied, we are your servants. 00:02:38.926 --> 00:02:39.796 But who are you? 00:02:39.916 --> 00:02:40.966 Joshua demanded. 00:02:41.176 --> 00:02:42.166 Where do you come from? 00:02:43.036 --> 00:02:43.696 They answered. 00:02:44.476 --> 00:02:47.146 Your servants have come from a very distant country. 00:02:47.686 --> 00:02:51.736 We have heard of the might of the Lord your God, and of all he did in Egypt. 00:02:52.216 --> 00:02:56.656 We have also heard what he did to the two Amorite kings east of the Jordan River. 00:02:57.076 --> 00:03:02.866 King Sahan of Hessan and King OG of Bean who lived in Ash Tarof. 00:03:04.036 --> 00:03:07.606 So our elders and all our people instructed us take 00:03:07.606 --> 00:03:09.316 supplies for a long journey. 00:03:09.586 --> 00:03:13.366 Go meet with the people of Israel and tell them we are your servants. 00:03:13.546 --> 00:03:14.986 Please make a treaty with us. 00:03:15.976 --> 00:03:19.906 This bread was hot from the ovens when we left our homes, but now as 00:03:19.906 --> 00:03:22.246 you can see, it is dry and moldy. 00:03:22.936 --> 00:03:27.136 These wine skins were new when we filled them, but now they're old and split 00:03:27.136 --> 00:03:31.726 open and our clothing and sandals are worn out from our very long journey. 00:03:33.031 --> 00:03:38.041 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord. 00:03:39.181 --> 00:03:43.711 Then Joshua made a peace treaty with them and guaranteed their safety, and 00:03:43.711 --> 00:03:47.641 the leaders of the community ratified their agreement with a binding oath. 00:03:48.481 --> 00:03:51.991 Three days after making the treaty, they learned that these 00:03:51.991 --> 00:03:54.271 people actually lived nearby. 00:03:55.141 --> 00:03:58.441 The Israelites set out at once to investigate and reach 00:03:58.446 --> 00:03:59.941 their towns in three days. 00:04:00.751 --> 00:04:08.641 The names of these towns were Gibbon, Kera BI and EF Jiram, but the Israelites 00:04:08.646 --> 00:04:12.751 did not attack the towns for the Israelite leaders had made a vow to them. 00:04:12.871 --> 00:04:15.151 In the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 00:04:16.081 --> 00:04:20.611 The people of Israel grumbled against their leaders because of the treaty, but 00:04:20.611 --> 00:04:24.901 the leaders replied, since we have sworn an oath in the presence of the Lord, 00:04:24.991 --> 00:04:27.241 the God of Israel, we cannot touch them. 00:04:27.916 --> 00:04:29.116 This is what we must do. 00:04:29.416 --> 00:04:34.486 We must let them live for divine Anger would come upon us if we broke our oath. 00:04:35.326 --> 00:04:36.226 Let them live. 00:04:37.696 --> 00:04:41.686 So they made them wood cutters and water carriers for the entire community. 00:04:42.226 --> 00:04:48.166 As the Israelite leaders directed, Joshua called together the gibeonites 00:04:48.286 --> 00:04:50.716 and said, why did you lie to us? 00:04:51.166 --> 00:04:55.516 Why did you say that you live in a distant land when you live right here among us. 00:04:56.566 --> 00:05:01.906 May you be cursed from now on, you will always be servants who cut wood and 00:05:01.906 --> 00:05:04.306 carry water for the house of my God. 00:05:05.356 --> 00:05:10.996 They replied, we did it because we, your servants were clearly told that 00:05:11.001 --> 00:05:15.886 the Lord your God commanded his servant Moses to give you this entire land and 00:05:15.886 --> 00:05:17.926 to destroy all the people living in it. 00:05:18.766 --> 00:05:21.586 So we feared greatly for our lives because of you. 00:05:22.336 --> 00:05:23.536 That is why we have done this. 00:05:24.676 --> 00:05:28.456 Now we are at your mercy due to us, whatever you think is right. 00:05:29.326 --> 00:05:34.336 So Joshua did not allow the people of Israel to kill them, but that day he made 00:05:34.336 --> 00:05:38.416 the gibeonites, the woodcutters and water carriers for the community of Israel 00:05:38.626 --> 00:05:42.346 and for the altar of the Lord, wherever the Lord would choose to build it. 00:05:42.696 --> 00:05:45.016 And that is what they do to this day. 00:05:46.546 --> 00:05:49.156 A don't I zeck King of Jerusalem. 00:05:49.591 --> 00:05:52.861 Heard that Joshua had captured and completely destroyed 00:05:52.861 --> 00:05:54.601 AI and killed its king. 00:05:55.231 --> 00:05:58.621 Just as he had destroyed the town of Jericho and killed its king. 00:05:59.431 --> 00:06:02.191 He also learned that the Gibeonites had made peace with 00:06:02.191 --> 00:06:04.201 Israel and were now their allies. 00:06:05.191 --> 00:06:09.961 He and his people became very afraid when they heard all this because Gibeon 00:06:09.961 --> 00:06:15.661 was a large town as large as the royal cities and larger than ai and the 00:06:15.661 --> 00:06:17.731 Gibeon night men were strong warriors. 00:06:18.916 --> 00:06:22.906 So King Adonai Zedek of Jerusalem sent messengers to several 00:06:22.906 --> 00:06:25.786 other kings ho Ham of Hebron. 00:06:26.386 --> 00:06:28.246 Pyrim of Jarmus. 00:06:28.876 --> 00:06:36.046 Giah of Laish, and Deber of Lon come and help me destroy Gibeon. 00:06:36.136 --> 00:06:40.756 He urged them for they have made peace with Joshua and the people of Israel. 00:06:42.046 --> 00:06:46.846 So these five amite kings combined their armies for a united attack. 00:06:47.656 --> 00:06:51.316 They moved all their troops into place and attacked Gibbon. 00:06:52.366 --> 00:06:56.596 The men of Gibbon quickly sent messengers to Joshua at his camp in Gilgal. 00:06:57.346 --> 00:07:00.046 Don't abandon your servants now they pleaded. 00:07:00.496 --> 00:07:01.396 Come at once. 00:07:01.516 --> 00:07:02.296 Save us. 00:07:02.476 --> 00:07:06.496 Help us for all the Amorite Kings who live in the hill country 00:07:06.616 --> 00:07:08.506 have joined forces to attack us. 00:07:09.256 --> 00:07:14.176 So Joshua and his entire army, including his best warriors, left 00:07:14.176 --> 00:07:16.306 Gilgal and set out for Gibeon. 00:07:17.266 --> 00:07:18.436 Do not be afraid of them. 00:07:18.706 --> 00:07:22.636 The Lord said to Joshua, for I have given you victory over them. 00:07:23.086 --> 00:07:25.696 Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you. 00:07:26.896 --> 00:07:31.876 Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise. 00:07:32.296 --> 00:07:35.956 The Lord threw them into a panic, and the Israelites slaughtered 00:07:35.956 --> 00:07:37.786 great numbers of them at Gibeon. 00:07:38.806 --> 00:07:42.646 Then the Israelites chased the enemy along the road to Beth Horan. 00:07:43.081 --> 00:07:46.741 Killing them all along the way to e Zika and Makeda. 00:07:47.581 --> 00:07:52.441 As the Amorites retreated down the road from Beth Horan, the Lord destroyed them 00:07:52.681 --> 00:07:57.691 with a terrible hailstorm from heaven that continued until they reached e Zika. 00:07:58.561 --> 00:08:04.321 The hail killed more of the enemy than the Israelites killed with the sword On the 00:08:04.321 --> 00:08:09.091 day, the Lord gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to the 00:08:09.096 --> 00:08:11.401 Lord in front of all the people of Israel. 00:08:11.941 --> 00:08:12.571 He said. 00:08:13.456 --> 00:08:18.616 Let the sun stand still over Gibeon and the moon over the valley of Alon. 00:08:20.086 --> 00:08:25.156 So the sun stood still and the moon stayed in place until the nation 00:08:25.156 --> 00:08:27.316 of Israel had defeated its enemies. 00:08:28.006 --> 00:08:30.646 Is this event not recorded in the book of Cher? 00:08:31.306 --> 00:08:35.926 The sun stayed in the middle of the sky and it did not set as on a normal day. 00:08:36.826 --> 00:08:40.516 There has never been a day like this one before or since, when 00:08:40.516 --> 00:08:41.806 the Lord answered such a prayer. 00:08:43.051 --> 00:08:46.051 Surely the Lord fought for Israel that day. 00:08:47.161 --> 00:08:51.091 Then Joshua and the Israel relied army returned to their camp at Gilgal. 00:08:52.171 --> 00:08:56.581 During the battle, the five kings escaped and hid in a cave at Makita. 00:08:57.451 --> 00:09:01.171 When Joshua heard that they had been found, he issued this command 00:09:02.071 --> 00:09:06.091 cover the opening of the cave with large rocks and place guards at the 00:09:06.091 --> 00:09:08.041 entrance to keep the kings inside. 00:09:08.866 --> 00:09:13.306 The rest of you continue chasing the enemy and cut them down from the rear. 00:09:13.996 --> 00:09:17.536 Don't give them a chance to get back to their towns for the Lord. 00:09:17.536 --> 00:09:19.996 Your God has given you victory over them. 00:09:21.496 --> 00:09:24.796 So Joshua and the Israel relied army, continued the slaughter 00:09:25.006 --> 00:09:26.806 and completely crushed the enemy. 00:09:27.436 --> 00:09:31.816 They totally wiped out the five armies except for a tiny remnant that managed 00:09:31.816 --> 00:09:33.376 to reach their fortified towns. 00:09:34.186 --> 00:09:38.236 Then the Israelites returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makita. 00:09:38.956 --> 00:09:43.486 After that, no one dared to speak even a word against Israel. 00:09:44.506 --> 00:09:48.856 Then Joshua said, remove the rocks, covering the opening of the cave, 00:09:49.066 --> 00:09:50.716 and bring the five kings to me. 00:09:51.406 --> 00:09:55.036 So they brought the five kings out of the cave, the kings of Jerusalem, 00:09:55.336 --> 00:09:58.966 Hebron, Jarmus, Laish, and Lon. 00:09:59.956 --> 00:10:03.166 When they brought them out, Joshua told the commanders of his army, 00:10:03.676 --> 00:10:07.936 Come and put your feet on the king's necks, and they did as they were told. 00:10:09.166 --> 00:10:11.236 Don't ever be afraid or discouraged. 00:10:11.386 --> 00:10:16.156 Joshua told his men, be strong and courageous for the Lord is going 00:10:16.156 --> 00:10:18.286 to do this to all of your enemies. 00:10:19.456 --> 00:10:24.046 Then Joshua killed each of the five kings and impaled them on five sharpened 00:10:24.046 --> 00:10:26.626 poles where they hung until evening. 00:10:28.321 --> 00:10:32.521 As the sun was going down, Joshua gave instructions for the bodies of the kings 00:10:32.521 --> 00:10:37.051 to be taken down from the poles and thrown into the cave where they had been hiding. 00:10:37.861 --> 00:10:41.401 Then they covered the opening of the cave with a pile of large rocks, 00:10:42.031 --> 00:10:43.861 which remains to this very day. 00:10:45.541 --> 00:10:50.041 That same day, Joshua captured and destroyed the town of Makita. 00:10:50.581 --> 00:10:55.081 He killed everyone in it, including the king leaving no survivors. 00:10:55.801 --> 00:10:59.971 He destroyed them all and he killed the king of Makita as he 00:10:59.971 --> 00:11:01.411 had killed the King of Jericho. 00:11:02.491 --> 00:11:07.621 Then Joshua and the Israelites went to Lib BNA and attacked it thereto. 00:11:08.221 --> 00:11:10.351 The Lord gave them the town and its king. 00:11:10.741 --> 00:11:13.711 He killed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. 00:11:14.551 --> 00:11:17.911 Then Joshua killed the king of Lib BNA as he had killed the 00:11:17.911 --> 00:11:20.881 king of Jericho from Lib bna. 00:11:21.061 --> 00:11:24.451 Joshua and the Israelites went to Lake ish and attacked it. 00:11:24.991 --> 00:11:27.571 Here again, the Lord gave them lake ish. 00:11:28.651 --> 00:11:31.891 Joshua took it on the second day and killed everyone in it. 00:11:32.221 --> 00:11:33.811 Just as he had done at Lib bna. 00:11:34.651 --> 00:11:40.141 During the attack on Lake ish, king Hoem of Geezer arrived with his army to help 00:11:40.141 --> 00:11:46.231 defend the town, but Joshua's men killed him and his army leaving no survivors. 00:11:47.371 --> 00:11:51.571 Then Joshua and the Israelite army went on to Lon and attacked it. 00:11:52.546 --> 00:11:55.456 They captured it that day and killed everyone in it. 00:11:56.116 --> 00:12:02.116 He completely destroyed everyone just as he had done at Lake ish from 00:12:02.536 --> 00:12:07.036 Lon Joshua and the Israelite army went up to Hebron and attacked it. 00:12:07.786 --> 00:12:10.816 They captured the town and killed everyone in it, including its 00:12:10.816 --> 00:12:12.916 king, leaving no survivors. 00:12:13.636 --> 00:12:16.786 They did the same thing to all of its surrounding villages, 00:12:17.416 --> 00:12:19.246 and just as he had done at Lon. 00:12:19.696 --> 00:12:22.426 He completely destroyed the entire population. 00:12:23.986 --> 00:12:27.646 Then Joshua and the Israelites turned back and attacked Deber. 00:12:28.366 --> 00:12:32.266 He captured the town, its king and all of its surrounding villages. 00:12:33.016 --> 00:12:36.736 He completely destroyed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. 00:12:37.486 --> 00:12:39.466 He did to Deber and its king. 00:12:39.796 --> 00:12:43.606 Just what he had done to Hebrew and to lna, and its king. 00:12:45.346 --> 00:12:49.696 So Joshua conquered the whole region, the kings and people of the hill 00:12:49.696 --> 00:12:54.376 country, the Negev, the western foothills, and the mountain slopes. 00:12:55.126 --> 00:13:00.766 He completely destroyed everyone in the land leaving no survivors, just as the 00:13:00.771 --> 00:13:05.896 Lord, the God of Israel had commanded Joshua, slaughtered them from K dash 00:13:05.896 --> 00:13:11.326 baria to Gaza and from the region around the town of Goshen, up to Gibeon. 00:13:11.986 --> 00:13:16.516 Joshua conquered all these kings and their land in a single campaign 00:13:17.146 --> 00:13:20.806 for the Lord, the God of Israel was fighting for his people. 00:13:21.856 --> 00:13:26.056 Then Joshua and the Israelite army returned to their camp at Gilgal. 00:13:28.006 --> 00:13:30.856 This concludes today's immerse reading experience. 00:13:31.006 --> 00:13:32.026 Thank you for joining us.