Joshua 10:6

Authorized King James Version

And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלְח֣וּ

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אַנְשֵׁי֩

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

גִבְע֨וֹן

H1391

of Gibeon

gibon, a place in palestine

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְהוֹשֻׁ֤עַ

H3091

unto Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַֽמַּחֲנֶה֙

H4264

to the camp

an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e

הַגִּלְגָּ֣לָה

H1537

to Gilgal

gilgal, the name of three places in palestine

לֵאמֹ֔ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

#11

תֶּ֥רֶף

H7503

Slack

to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)

#12

יָדֶ֖יךָ

H3027

not thy hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#13

מֵֽעֲבָדֶ֑יךָ

H5650

from thy servants

a servant

#14

עֲלֵ֧ה

H5927

come up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#15

אֵלֵ֣ינוּ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#16

מְהֵרָ֗ה

H4120

to us quickly

properly, a hurry; hence (adverbially) promptly

#17

וְהוֹשִׁ֤יעָה

H3467

and save

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

#18

לָּ֙נוּ֙

#19

וְעָזְרֵ֔נוּ

H5826

us and help

to surround, i.e., protect or aid

#20

כִּ֚י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#21

נִקְבְּצ֣וּ

H6908

are gathered together

to grasp, i.e., collect

#22

אֵלֵ֔ינוּ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#23

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#24

מַלְכֵ֥י

H4428

us for all the kings

a king

#25

הָֽאֱמֹרִ֖י

H567

of the Amorites

an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes

#26

יֹֽשְׁבֵ֥י

H3427

that dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#27

הָהָֽר׃

H2022

in the mountains

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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