Joshua 8:13

Authorized King James Version

And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּשִׂ֨ימוּ
H7760
And when they had set
to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
#2
הָעָ֜ם
H5971
the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֗ה
H4264
even all the host
an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or e
#6
אֲשֶׁר֙
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
מִצְּפ֣וֹן
H6828
that was on the north
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
#8
לָעִ֑יר
H5892
of the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#9
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
עֲקֵב֖וֹ
H6119
and their liers in wait
a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)
#11
מִיָּ֣ם
H3220
on the west
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
#12
לָעִ֑יר
H5892
of the city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#13
וַיֵּ֧לֶךְ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#14
יְהוֹשֻׁ֛עַ
H3091
Joshua
jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader
#15
בַּלַּ֥יְלָה
H3915
that night
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
#16
הַה֖וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#17
בְּת֥וֹךְ
H8432
into the midst
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#18
הָעֵֽמֶק׃
H6010
of the valley
a vale (i.e., broad depression)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Joshua.

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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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