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The Syntactic and Rhetorical Structure of Geographic Listings in Joshua 9:1
Introduction to Joshua 9:1
Joshua 9:1 introduces a significant narrative development, where multiple kings from different regions react to Israel’s conquests. This verse employs a structured geographic listing, a common rhetorical and syntactic device in Biblical Hebrew used to emphasize completeness and unity among Israel’s adversaries.
The verse consists of:
A temporal clause marking a reaction to Israel’s victories (וַיְהִ֣י כִשְׁמֹ֣עַ, “And it happened when they heard”).
A structured geographic listing, moving from broad regional descriptions to specific ethnic groups.
A catalog of nations, reinforcing the widespread opposition to Israel.… Learn Hebrew
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