Ezekiel 26:10
Ezekiel 26:10 in Multiple Translations
His multitude of horses will cover you in their dust. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots.
By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.
By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wagons, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.
Because of the number of his horses you will be covered with their dust: your walls will be shaking at the noise of the horsemen and of the wheels and of the war-carriages, when he comes through your doorways, as into a town which has been broken open.
He will have so many horses you will be covered by the dust they throw up. When he comes in through your gates it will sound like an army charging into a defeated city. Your walls will shake from all the noise made by the cavalry, wagons, and chariots.
The dust of his horses shall couer thee, for their multitude: thy walles shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheeles, and of the charets, when he shall enter into thy gates as into the entrie of a citie that is broken downe.
From the abundance of his horses cover thee doth their dust, From the noise of horseman, and wheel, and rider, Shake do thy walls, in his coming in to thy gates, As the coming into a city broken-up.
By reason of the abundance of his horses, their dust will cover you. Your walls will shake at the noise of the horsemen, of the wagons, and of the chariots, when he enters into your gates, as men enter into a city which is broken open.
By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city in which is made a breach.
By reason of the multitude of his horses, their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and wheels, and chariots, when they shall go in at thy gates, as by the entrance of a city that is destroyed.
The king will have a huge number of horses, andthe stamping of their hooves will result in the city being covered with dust. It will be as though the walls will tremble because of the noise made by the horses, the supply wagons, and the chariots when they enter the city where the walls have been broken down.
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Ezekiel 26:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/שִּׁפְעַ֥ת
סוּסָ֖י/ו
יְכַסֵּ֣/ךְ
אֲבָקָ֑/ם
מִ/קּוֹל֩
פָּרַ֨שׁ
וְ/גַלְגַּ֜ל
וָ/רֶ֗כֶב
תִּרְעַ֨שְׁנָה֙
חֽוֹמוֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
בְּ/בֹא/וֹ֙
בִּ/שְׁעָרַ֔יִ/ךְ
כִּ/מְבוֹאֵ֖י
עִ֥יר
מְבֻקָּעָֽה
מִ/שִּׁפְעַ֥ת
shiphʻâh
H8229
abundance
Prep | N-fs
סוּסָ֖י/ו
çûwç
H5483
swallow
N-mp | Suff
יְכַסֵּ֣/ךְ
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
אֲבָקָ֑/ם
ʼâbâq
H80
dust
N-ms | Suff
מִ/קּוֹל֩
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
פָּרַ֨שׁ
pârâsh
H6571
horse
N-ms
וְ/גַלְגַּ֜ל
galgal
H1534
wheel
Conj | N-ms
וָ/רֶ֗כֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
Conj | N-ms
תִּרְעַ֨שְׁנָה֙
râʻash
H7493
to shake
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
חֽוֹמוֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fp | Suff
בְּ/בֹא/וֹ֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
בִּ/שְׁעָרַ֔יִ/ךְ
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-mp | Suff
כִּ/מְבוֹאֵ֖י
mâbôwʼ
H3996
entrance
Prep | N-mp
עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
מְבֻקָּעָֽה
bâqaʻ
H1234
to break up/open
V-Pual-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 26:10
מִ/שִּׁפְעַ֥ת
shiphʻâh
H8229
"abundance"
Prep | N-fs
This word also means abundance, but can refer to a large group of people or things. It is used to describe a multitude or copiousness. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's blessings.
Definition: abundance, quantity, multitude
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: abundance, company, multitude. See also: 2 Kings 9:17; Job 38:34; Isaiah 60:6.
סוּסָ֖י/ו
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
יְכַסֵּ֣/ךְ
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
אֲבָקָ֑/ם
ʼâbâq
H80
"dust"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to dust or small particles that are easily blown away, like powder or clouds. It's used in the Bible to describe the ground or a cloudy sky.
Definition: 1) dust 1a) on ground 1b) clouds (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: (small) dust, powder. See also: Exodus 9:9; Isaiah 29:5; Isaiah 5:24.
מִ/קּוֹל֩
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
פָּרַ֨שׁ
pârâsh
H6571
"horse"
N-ms
This word means a horseman or a cavalry soldier, like those who rode chariots in battle. In the Bible, it describes the riders of horses and chariots, like in Exodus 14:9 where the Egyptian horsemen pursued the Israelites.
Definition: horse, steed, warhorse
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: horseman. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Chronicles 8:6; Isaiah 21:7.
וְ/גַלְגַּ֜ל
galgal
H1534
"wheel"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a wheel or a whirlwind, and is also used to describe dust that is whirled around. In the Bible, it is used to describe the motion of wheels and the power of nature. The word has various translations, including heaven and rolling thing.
Definition: 1) wheel, whirl, whirlwind, whirling 1a) wheel 1b) whirl (of dust, chaff) Aramaic equivalent: gal.gal (גַּלְגַּל "wheel" H1535)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: heaven, rolling thing, wheel. See also: Psalms 77:19; Jeremiah 47:3; Psalms 83:14.
וָ/רֶ֗כֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
תִּרְעַ֨שְׁנָה֙
râʻash
H7493
"to shake"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
In the Bible, this word means to shake or quake, often describing the earth or sky trembling with fear. It's used in the books of Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's power and majesty.
Definition: 1) to quake, shake 1a) (Qal) to quake, shake 1b) (Niphal) to be made to quake 1c)(Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to quake 1c2) to cause to spring or leap (of horse)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, (re-) move, quake, (make to) shake, (make to) tremble. See also: Judges 5:4; Jeremiah 49:21; Psalms 18:8.
חֽוֹמוֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fp | Suff
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
בְּ/בֹא/וֹ֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בִּ/שְׁעָרַ֔יִ/ךְ
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
כִּ/מְבוֹאֵ֖י
mâbôwʼ
H3996
"entrance"
Prep | N-mp
This word means an entrance, or the act of entering, and can also refer to the west or sunset. It describes a place or action of coming in. The KJV translates it as entrance or entry.
Definition: 1) entrance, a coming in, entering 2) sunset 2a) sunset 2b) sunset, west Also means: me.vo.ah (מְבוֹאָה "entry" H3997)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: by which came, as cometh, in coming, as men enter into, entering, entrance into, entry, where goeth, going down, [phrase] westward. Compare H4126 (מוֹבָא). See also: Deuteronomy 11:30; Psalms 50:1; Psalms 104:19.
עִ֥יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
מְבֻקָּעָֽה
bâqaʻ
H1234
"to break up/open"
V-Pual-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to break or open something, like a door or a wall, and is used in the Bible to describe God breaking through to help his people, as seen in Psalm 107:16.
Definition: 1) to split, cleave, break open, divide, break through, rip up, break up, tear 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cleave, cleave open 1a2) to break through, break into 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be cleft, be rent open, be split open 1b2) to be broken into 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cleave, cut to pieces, rend open 1c2) to break through, break down 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be ripped open, be torn open 1d2) to be rent 1d3) to be broken into 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to break into 1e2) to break through 1f) (Hophal) to be broken into 1g) (Hithpael) to burst (themselves) open, cleave asunder
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: make a breach, break forth (into, out, in pieces, through, up), be ready to burst, cleave (asunder), cut out, divide, hatch, rend (asunder), rip up, tear, win. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 78:13; Psalms 74:15.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 26:10
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 26:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 26:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 26:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 26:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
- Sermons on Ezekiel 26:10
Context — A Prophecy against Tyre
8He will slaughter the villages of your mainland with the sword; he will set up siege works against you, build a ramp to your walls, and raise his shields against you.
9He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes.
10His multitude of horses will cover you in their dust. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots.
11The hooves of his horses will trample all your streets. He will slaughter your people with the sword, and your mighty pillars will fall to the ground. 12They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 26:15 | This is what the Lord GOD says to Tyre: ‘Will not the coastlands quake at the sound of your downfall, when the wounded groan at the slaughter in your midst? |
| 2 | Ezekiel 27:28 | The countryside will shake when your sailors cry out. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 47:3 | at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp. |
| 4 | Joshua 6:20 | So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. |
| 5 | Nahum 2:3–4 | The shields of his mighty men are red; the valiant warriors are dressed in scarlet. The fittings of the chariots flash like fire on the day they are prepared, and the spears of cypress have been brandished. The chariots dash through the streets; they rush around the plazas, appearing like torches, darting about like lightning. |
| 6 | Joshua 6:5 | And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn and you hear its sound, have all the people give a mighty shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse and all your people will charge straight into the city. ” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 26:7 | For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 4:13 | Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined! |
Ezekiel 26:10 Summary
Ezekiel 26:10 describes a powerful and intimidating army that will invade a city, causing fear and destruction. The multitude of horses will create a huge cloud of dust, and the noise of the cavalry, wagons, and chariots will make the city walls shake. This verse reminds us of the importance of surrendering to God's will and avoiding the consequences of disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Psalm 2:12. Just as the city's defenses are breached, our own spiritual defenses can be weakened if we do not trust in God's power and protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the multitude of horses to cover the city in dust?
This refers to the massive army that will descend upon the city, causing a great cloud of dust to rise from the horses' hooves, symbolizing the overwhelming force of the invading army, much like the description in Jeremiah 4:13.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's judgment?
This verse illustrates God's judgment on a city that has turned away from Him, as seen in Ezekiel 26:10, and is reminiscent of other judgments described in the Bible, such as in Isaiah 13:4 and Jeremiah 25:31.
What is the significance of the walls shaking from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots?
The shaking walls represent the city's defenses being breached and its stability being disrupted, much like the description in Psalm 46:6, highlighting the fear and chaos that will ensue when the city is invaded.
Is this verse only referring to a historical event or does it have a spiritual application?
While Ezekiel 26:10 is speaking to a historical event, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Revelation 6:2-4, where the conquering power of God's judgment is also depicted as a horseman, emphasizing the importance of spiritual preparedness and surrender to God's will.
Reflection Questions
- What are the defenses in my own life that may be breached by the enemy, and how can I prepare myself for spiritual battle?
- How does the image of the horses' dust and the shaking walls make me think about the power and majesty of God?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of this verse to my own life, recognizing the importance of surrendering to God's will and avoiding the consequences of disobedience?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing a 'breach' or a sense of chaos, and how can I seek God's restoration and peace?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 26:10
By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee,.... The dust raised by the feet of the horses so numerous, should rise in such quantities, and to such a height, as to be like a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 26:10
By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
Their dust; the dust they raise in marching, or in their exercising, in riding to and fro; but whether while on the land, or when they entered the city, may be doubted. Shall cover thee; as a cloud it shall cover the city. Shall shake, as buildings do with great noise, motion. or beating on the ground. The wheels, of their engines, or wagons, or chariots. He shall enter into thy gates; Nebuchadnezzar, without fear, shall enter and possess his conquest, which Tyre at last yielded to him after thirteen years’ hard siege. Wherein is made a breach; whose walls battered and leveled, there is nothing left to defend the citizens, who therefore yield, or defend the besieger, who therefore fearless entereth.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
Ezekiel 26:10 By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.Ver. 10. Thy walls shall shake.] With the noise of one chariot, walls and windows seem to shake; what, then, with the rattle of so many? Methought I heard the noise and fright that shall be at the last day, said one, that was at the taking of a town in the low countries. The fragor and terror was so great, say the Turkish histories (speaking of a bloody battle between Amurath III and Lazarus, despot of Sernia), that the angels in heaven, so they are pleased to hyperbolise, amazed with that hideous noise, for that time forgot the heavenly hymns wherewith they always glorify God. When he shall enter into thy gates.] As our Henry VIII did into Tournay, a city of France, which was ever counted so impregnable, that this sentence was engraven over one of the gates, Iannes ton me a perdu ton pucellage, i.e., Thou hast never lost thy maidenhead. A Lapide. Turkish History.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
(10) Shall enter into thy gates.—The whole description of this verse again implies that Nebuchadnezzar had contrived some way by which his armies, with horsemen and chariots, could march into the city, and the prophet gives a glowing poetic description of the effect of their entrance.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 26:10
7–14. Jehovah’s instrument in Tyre’s destruction, Nebuchadnezzar The description is graphic: the advance of the assailant with his great army (Ezekiel 26:7); the siege with the powerful train of engines (8, 9); the assault, and capture and sack of the city (10–12), which is left a joyless ruin, a naked rock in the midst of the sea, never again to be built (13, 14).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 26:10
8-14. The description is startingly vivid, the outlying villages (“daughters”)suffer first, then the well-known “fort” and “mount” are erected, and under cover of “the buckler” (a barricade of
Sermons on Ezekiel 26:10
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Hebrews 11 - Part 7 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of faith and how it will be tested. He shares a personal anecdote about a young girl who remembered his sermon from three yea |
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The Devil Is After One Thing in Your Trial by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having God's word deeply rooted within us to resist the devices of darkness. They rebuke depression and lies of the devil, |
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(Men Who Saw God) 4. Joshua by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho. Joshua, feeling inadequate with his small army, encounters a man with a drawn sword who revea |
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(Guidelines) Archaeology by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how archaeology has provided evidence that supports the authenticity of the Word of God. They mention that in the past, some people denied the |
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Cranbrook 1993 10-4-93 Am by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the direction and orders of the captain of the hosts of the Lord. He uses the example of Joshua receiving the blu |
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(Through the Bible) Joshua 1-8 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the excitement and importance of walking after the Spirit. He references the story of Joshua encountering a man with a drawn sword near Jeric |
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The Ark of the Covenant: Around Jericho Part Iii by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of cooperating with God's instructions, even when they seem feeble or unlikely to bring about victory. He uses the story of Jo |