So Joshua caught them by surprise, after marching all night from Gilgal.
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Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching.
The Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not be afraid of them, for I have handed them over to you. Not one of them will be able to stand against you.’
The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel. He defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, chased them along the ascent of Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.
So Joshua and all his troops surprised them at the Waters of Merom and attacked them.