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152 GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE ENTER THE PROMISED LAND
Josue, they decided to punish it. Josue hastened by night to its assistance, and fell upon the enemy's camp. There was a great slaughter, the Lord also killing many with large hailstones. As Josue feared nightfall would end the battle before complete victory, with great con dence in God, he cried out, "Move not, 0
sun, toward Gabaon, nor thou, 0 moon, toward the valley of Ajalon.'' God answered his prayer and the sun and moon stood still till Josue won the victory. The ve kings took refuge in a cave and Josue slew them. By this and other victories he gained control of the southern half of Chanaan.
Third The cities in the north of Chanaan likewise united campaign their forces against Josue. The king of Asor was their leader. But God was with Josue, who marched against their armies and defeated them. He followed the armies until they were nearly all destroyed. Then
he returned and took their cities for the Israelites.
The divi- - After the third campaign Josue divided the land
:0 :! west of the Jordan among the tribes. According to the
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law, certain cities and their suburbs among all the
tribes were given to the priests and the Levites. The three tribes whose land was across the river went back to the east shore of the Jordan. They received Josue's blessing before they left. Josue warned the other tribes of the danger of falling into idolatry. The Tabernacle was placed in Silo. Josue set a stone under an oak tree, which stood in the Court of the Taber-
Josue's nacle, to remind them of his parting words.
lastdays Josue had ever been God's faithful and obedient servant. He was a great military leader, who led his