⁷ So Joshua and all his fighting men traveled to the water near Merom and attacked suddenly.

⁹ Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise.

² For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. ³ When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape.