The army returns safely — All the people returned to the camp, to Joshua at Makkedah, in peace (בְשָׁלוֹם); none of the children of Israel lost a tongue (לֹא־חָרַץ לְשׁוֹנוֹ אִישׁ מִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל). The phrase 'lost a tongue' is cryptic—it may mean 'none dared speak against Joshua' or 'none uttered a complaint' (tongue as the instrument of opposition). The return to Makkedah 'in peace' (shalom) indicates no casualties and no discord within the ranks. Joshua's leadership and the LORD's victory have unified and preserved Israel.

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