# Joshua 11 General Notes ### Special concepts in this chapter #### Yahweh overcomes the united forces of the northern kingdoms Yahweh said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid in their presence, because tomorrow at this time I am giving them all to Israel as dead men." Even when the kingdoms of Canaan joined forces, they were not able to overcome the power of Yahweh. ### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter #### "Yahweh gave the enemy into the hand of Israel" This phrase may present difficulties in translation. The translator should ensure that Yahweh receives credit for Israel's victory. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]]) ## Links: * __[Joshua 11:1 Notes](./01.md)__ __[<<](../10/intro.md) | [>>](../12/intro.md)__