Joshua's night march — Joshua came upon them suddenly (בַּפִּתְאוֹם), having marched all night from Gilgal. The surprise attack breaks the siege on Gibeon and catches the five kings and their armies unprepared. Joshua's military strategy—speed, night march, sudden assault—complements the divine promise; he acts with vigor even as trusting the LORD. The night march demonstrates that faith in God's promise does not eliminate the necessity of military excellence.

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