What is the meaning of Joshua 10:25?

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

• Joshua echoes words the LORD had repeatedly spoken to Israel (Deuteronomy 31:6; Isaiah 41:10).

• Fear and discouragement often surface when enemies seem bigger than our resources, yet God commands an emotional posture that rests in His sufficiency (John 14:27).

• Because the command comes from God through Joshua, obedience is not optional; it is an act of trust.

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Be strong and courageous,

• Strength here is not self-generated; it flows from knowing God’s character (Joshua 1:6–9).

• Courage grows as we remember past victories—Jericho’s walls, the crossing of the Jordan (Psalm 77:11).

• New-covenant believers are called to the same stance: “Be on the alert; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage” (1 Corinthians 16:13) and “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10).

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for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.

• The five Amorite kings lying defeated before Israel prove God’s promise (Joshua 10:24).

• Victory is God’s work: “The LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory” (Deuteronomy 20:4).

• The pattern continues throughout Scripture—Red Sea (Exodus 14:13–14), Jehoshaphat’s day (2 Chronicles 20:15), and ultimately at the cross where Christ triumphed over every spiritual foe (Colossians 2:15; Romans 8:31).

• Our battles may differ—temptation, persecution, cultural opposition—but the principle stands: God ensures final triumph for His people (1 John 5:4).

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summary

Joshua’s charge blends command and comfort. God forbids fear, calls for Spirit-empowered courage, and guarantees victory. The same Lord who toppled pagan kings stands with all who trust Him, assuring that every opponent of His purpose will meet the same fate. Stand firm, be brave, and watch Him fight on your behalf.