And all these kings met together, and came and pitched together upon the water of Merom, for to fight with Israel.

And Joshua came, and all the men of war with him, against them: unto the water of Merom, suddenly, and fell upon them.

'Curse Meroz,' bade the angel of the LORD, 'Curse, Curse the inhabiters thereof because they came not forth to help the LORD, to help the LORD among the mighty.'