He would face setbacks and at least one military defeat. No wonder Joshua needed to be encouraged and strengthened!
(‏ يش ٧ :‏ ١ -‏ ٩‏ )‏ فَلَا عَجَبَ أَنَّهُ ٱحْتَاجَ إِلَى ٱلدَّعْمِ وَٱلتَّشْجِيعِ .‏