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A massive northern coalition led by Jabin king of Hazor gathers against Israel with forces described as numerous as the sand by the sea. The LORD tells Joshua not to fear. Israel attacks suddenly, hamstrings the enemy horses, burns their chariots, destroys Hazor, and continues until the northern alliance is broken. The chapter closes by saying Joshua took the land and the land rested from war.
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