26 December Joshua 12

Trusting God Brings the Victory

Joshua 12:7 (AMP) “These are the kings of the land whom Joshua and the sons of Israel defeated on the west side of the Jordan, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir. Joshua gave their land to the tribes of Israel as a possession according to their divisions.”

From verse 8 to verse 24, we read about 31 kings who were defeated and handed over to Joshua and the people of Israel. Who gave them these victories? God did! He gave them win after win in the land He had promised. Why? Because Joshua and the Israelites trusted God.

This is a picture of how God’s grace works—how His power moves for His people when they have faith in Him. In Numbers 13 & 14, the previous generation didn’t trust God to give them the promised land, so they never received it. They wandered until they died. But now, this new generation received the land—not because they had the strongest army or the smartest plans, but because they trusted and obeyed God.

King & City Meaning of Name Faith Application

Jericho City of the Moon / Fragrant Place God can bring down strongholds and worldly attractions.

Ai Ruin / Heap of Ruins God can turn ruin into restoration.

Jerusalem Foundation of Peace True peace is found only when God reigns.

Hebron Association / Alliance God breaks wrong alliances and builds holy ones.

Jarmuth Height / Elevation Pride is humbled when God fights for us.

Lachish Invincible / Obstinate God can overcome stubborn resistance.

Eglon Calf-like / Circle God delivers from cycles of idolatry.

Gezer Portion / Cut off God separates us from what holds us back.

Debir Sanctuary / Oracle God’s Word and presence guide the victory.

Geder Wall / Enclosure God breaks down every barrier.

Hormah Devoted to Destruction Sin that is devoted to destruction must be removed.

Arad Wild Donkey God tames rebellion.

Libnah Whiteness God brings purity.

Adullam Refuge / Retreat God is our safe place.

Makkedah Place of Shepherds God shepherds His people to victory.

Bethel House of God God dwells with those who obey Him.

Tappuah Apple God’s blessings are sweet to His people.

Hepher Pit / Well God lifts us out of deep places of trouble.

Aphek Fortress God is our strong fortress.

Lasharon Plain of Sharon God gives beauty and fruitfulness.

Madon Strife God brings peace in place of conflict.

Hazor Fortress / Enclosure God secures His people.

Shimron Meron Watch-Height / Place of Flocks God watches over His flock.

Akshaph Enchantment God breaks the power of deception.

Taanach Sandy / Low-Lying God lifts the humble.

Megiddo Place of Troops God wins the battles.

Kedesh Holy Place God calls His people to holiness.

Jokneam in Carmel Gathered by the People / Garden-Land God gathers His people into a fruitful place.

Dor in Naphoth Dor Generation / Heights God raises up a faithful generation.

Goyim in Gilgal Nations / Rolling Away God removes the shame of the past.

Tirzah Delight / Pleasantness God delights in His obedient people.

When we trust and obey God, He delivers us from every stronghold—whether pride, rebellion, deception, or fear—and brings us into the peace, holiness, and fruitfulness He promised.

Not by our strength, but by faith in Him.