6 But the inhabitants of the city of Gibeon, when it was besieged, sent to Joshua, who was then staying in the camp at Gilgal. And they said to him: 'May you not draw back your hands from helping your servants. Come quickly, and free us, and bring troops. For all the kings of the Amorites, who live in the mountains, have gathered together against us.'
7 And Joshua ascended from Gilgal, and the entire army of warriors with him, very strong men.
8 And the Lord said to Joshua: 'You should not fear them. For I have delivered them into your hands. None of them will be able to withstand you.'
9 And so Joshua, ascending from Gilgal throughout the night, rushed upon them suddenly.
10 And the Lord set them in disarray before the face of Israel. And he crushed them in a great defeat at Gibeon, and he pursued them along the way of the ascent to Beth-horon, and he struck them down, even as far as Azekah and Makkedah.
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