Now Joshua was old and well stricken in years; and Yahweh said to him, You are old and well stricken in years, and there remains yet very much land to be possessed.
"The work of subduing God's enemies is gradual.  One successful engagement does not conclude the war.  The enemy renews his assaults, and when force fails, he tries fraud.  When direct temptations are of no avail, he resorts to enticements.  The victory belongs only to him who has learned to keep guard over himself, and to direct his ways to the counsels of God."[8]