^{4 Ref} And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea-shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.

^{5 Ref} And all these kings met together; and they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.

^{6 Ref} And Jehovah said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them; for to-morrow at this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hock their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

^{7 Ref} So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly, and fell upon them.

^{8 Ref} And Jehovah delivered them into the hand of Israel, and they smote them, and chased them unto great Sidon, and unto Misrephoth-maim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.