⁷ So Joshua and all his warriors came ^(A)suddenly against them by the waters of Merom and fell upon them.

⁹ So Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched up all night from Gilgal.

² For you yourselves are fully aware that ^(A)the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. ³ While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then ^(B)sudden destruction will come upon them ^(C)as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.