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

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

^{6 Ref} Yahweh said to Joshua, Don't be afraid because of them; for tomorrow at this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: you shall hamstring their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.