| 1:4 |
Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Great Sea on the west. |
Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. |
| 1:5 |
No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. |
| 1:6 |
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. |
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. |
| 1:8 |
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. |
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. |
| 1:9 |
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. |
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. |
| 1:11 |
Go through the camp and tell the people, Get your supplies ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own. |
Go through the camp and tell the people, Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own. |
| 1:13 |
Remember the command that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you: The Lord your God is giving you rest and has granted you this land. |
Remember the command that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you after he said, The Lord your God will give you rest by giving you this land. |
| 1:14 |
Your wives, your children and your livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, fully armed, must cross over ahead of your brothers. You are to help your brothers |
Your wives, your children and your livestock may stay in the land that Moses gave you east of the Jordan, but all your fighting men, ready for battle, must cross over ahead of your fellow Israelites. You are to help them |
| 1:15 |
until the Lord gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land that the Lord your God is giving them. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise. |
until the Lord gives them rest, as he has done for you, and until they too have taken possession of the land the Lord your God is giving them. After that, you may go back and occupy your own land, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave you east of the Jordan toward the sunrise. |
| 1:18 |
Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey your words, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous! |
Whoever rebels against your word and does not obey it, whatever you may command them, will be put to death. Only be strong and courageous! |
| 2:2 |
The king of Jericho was told, Look! Some of the Israelites have come here tonight to spy out the land. |
The king of Jericho was told, Look, some of the Israelites have come here tonight to spy out the land. |
| 2:5 |
At dusk, when it was time to close the city gate, the men left. I dont know which way they went. Go after them quickly. You may catch up with them. |
At dusk, when it was time to close the city gate, they left. I dont know which way they went. Go after them quickly. You may catch up with them. |
| 2:9 |
and said to them, I know that the Lord has given this land to you and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. |
and said to them, I know that the Lord has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. |
| 2:11 |
When we heard of it, our hearts melted and everyones courage failed because of you, for the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below. |
When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyones courage failed because of you, for the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below. |
| 2:13 |
that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and that you will save us from death. |
that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them—and that you will save us from death. |
| 2:16 |
Now she had said to them, Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until they return, and then go on your way. |
She said to them, Go to the hills so the pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there three days until they return, and then go on your way. |
| 2:17 |
The men said to her, This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us |
Now the men had said to her, This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us |
| 2:19 |
If anyone goes outside your house into the street, his blood will be on his own head; we will not be responsible. As for anyone who is in the house with you, his blood will be on our head if a hand is laid on him. |
If any of them go outside your house into the street, their blood will be on their own heads; we will not be responsible. As for those who are in the house with you, their blood will be on our head if a hand is laid on them. |
| 2:21 |
Agreed, she replied. Let it be as you say. So she sent them away and they departed. And she tied the scarlet cord in the window. |
Agreed, she replied. Let it be as you say. So she sent them away, and they departed. And she tied the scarlet cord in the window. |
| 3:3 |
giving orders to the people: When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, who are Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. |
giving orders to the people: When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. |
| 3:4 |
Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about a thousand yards between you and the ark; do not go near it. |
Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between you and the ark; do not go near it. |
| 3:16 |
the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah the Salt Sea was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. |
the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah that is, the Dead Sea was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. |
| 3:17 |
The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. |
The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. |
| 4:3 |
and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan from right where the priests stood and to carry them over with you and put them down at the place where you stay tonight. |
and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from right where the priests are standing, and carry them over with you and put them down at the place where you stay tonight. |
| 4:12 |
The men of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh crossed over, armed, in front of the Israelites, as Moses had directed them. |
The men of Reuben, Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh crossed over, ready for battle, in front of the Israelites, as Moses had directed them. |
| 4:14 |
That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they revered him all the days of his life, just as they had revered Moses. |
That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him all the days of his life, just as they had stood in awe of Moses. |
| 4:16 |
Command the priests carrying the ark of the Testimony to come up out of the Jordan. |
Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant law to come up out of the Jordan. |
| 4:21 |
He said to the Israelites, In the future when your descendants ask their fathers, What do these stones mean? |
He said to the Israelites, In the future when your descendants ask their parents, What do these stones mean? |
| 4:23 |
For the Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The Lord your God did to the Jordan just what he had done to the Red Sea when he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. |
For the Lord your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The Lord your God did to the Jordan what he had done to the Red Sea when he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. |
| 5:1 |
Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until we had crossed over, their hearts melted and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites. |
Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings along the coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan before the Israelites until they had crossed over, their hearts melted in fear and they no longer had the courage to face the Israelites. |
| 5:4 |
Now this is why he did so: All those who came out of Egypt—all the men of military age—died in the desert on the way after leaving Egypt. |
Now this is why he did so: All those who came out of Egypt—all the men of military age—died in the wilderness on the way after leaving Egypt. |
| 5:5 |
All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born in the desert during the journey from Egypt had not. |
All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born in the wilderness during the journey from Egypt had not. |
| 5:6 |
The Israelites had moved about in the desert forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the Lord. For the Lord had sworn to them that they would not see the land that he had solemnly promised their fathers to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. |
The Israelites had moved about in the wilderness forty years until all the men who were of military age when they left Egypt had died, since they had not obeyed the Lord. For the Lord had sworn to them that they would not see the land he had solemnly promised their ancestors to give us, a land flowing with milk and honey. |
| 5:12 |
The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate of the produce of Canaan. |
The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan. |
| 6:1 |
Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. |
Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. |
| 6:5 |
When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have all the people give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the people will go up, every man straight in. |
When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in. |
| 6:7 |
And he ordered the people, Advance! March around the city, with the armed guard going ahead of the ark of the Lord. |
And he ordered the army, Advance! March around the city, with an armed guard going ahead of the ark of the Lord. |
| 6:10 |
But Joshua had commanded the people, Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout! |
But Joshua had commanded the army, Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout! |
| 6:11 |
So he had the ark of the Lord carried around the city, circling it once. Then the people returned to camp and spent the night there. |
So he had the ark of the Lord carried around the city, circling it once. Then the army returned to camp and spent the night there. |
| 6:16 |
The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the people, Shout! For the Lord has given you the city! |
The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, Shout! For the Lord has given you the city! |
| 6:20 |
When the trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the people gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so every man charged straight in, and they took the city. |
When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city. |
| 6:23 |
So the young men who had done the spying went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers and all who belonged to her. They brought out her entire family and put them in a place outside the camp of Israel. |
So the young men who had done the spying went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother, her brothers and sisters and all who belonged to her. They brought out her entire family and put them in a place outside the camp of Israel. |
| 6:26 |
At that time Joshua pronounced this solemn oath: Cursed before the Lord is the man who undertakes to rebuild this city, Jericho: At the cost of his firstborn son will he lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest will he set up its gates. |
At that time Joshua pronounced this solemn oath: Cursed before the Lord is the one who undertakes to rebuild this city, Jericho: At the cost of his firstborn son he will lay its foundations; at the cost of his youngest he will set up its gates. |
| 7:1 |
But the Israelites acted unfaithfully in regard to the devoted things; Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lords anger burned against Israel. |
But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things; Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lords anger burned against Israel. |
| 7:3 |
When they returned to Joshua, they said, Not all the people will have to go up against Ai. Send two or three thousand men to take it and do not weary all the people, for only a few men are there. |
When they returned to Joshua, they said, Not all the army will have to go up against Ai. Send two or three thousand men to take it and do not weary the whole army, for only a few people live there. |
| 7:4 |
So about three thousand men went up; but they were routed by the men of Ai, |
So about three thousand went up; but they were routed by the men of Ai, |
| 7:5 |
who killed about thirty six of them. They chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the stone quarries and struck them down on the slopes. At this the hearts of the people melted and became like water. |
who killed about thirty six of them. They chased the Israelites from the city gate as far as the stone quarries and struck them down on the slopes. At this the hearts of the people melted in fear and became like water. |
| 7:7 |
And Joshua said, Ah, Sovereign Lord, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! |
And Joshua said, Alas, Sovereign Lord, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan! |
| 7:8 |
O Lord, what can I say, now that Israel has been routed by its enemies? |
Pardon your servant, Lord. What can I say, now that Israel has been routed by its enemies? |
| 7:13 |
Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, Consecrate yourselves in preparation for tomorrow; for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: That which is devoted is among you, O Israel. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove it. |
Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, Consecrate yourselves in preparation for tomorrow; for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: There are devoted things among you, Israel. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. |
| 7:14 |
In the morning, present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe that the Lord takes shall come forward clan by clan; the clan that the Lord takes shall come forward family by family; and the family that the Lord takes shall come forward man by man. |
In the morning, present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe the Lord chooses shall come forward clan by clan; the clan the Lord chooses shall come forward family by family; and the family the Lord chooses shall come forward man by man. |
| 7:15 |
He who is caught with the devoted things shall be destroyed by fire, along with all that belongs to him. He has violated the covenant of the Lord and has done a disgraceful thing in Israel! |
Whoever is caught with the devoted things shall be destroyed by fire, along with all that belongs to him. He has violated the covenant of the Lord and has done an outrageous thing in Israel! |
| 7:16 |
Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. |
Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was chosen. |
| 7:17 |
The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. |
The clans of Judah came forward, and the Zerahites were chosen. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was chosen. |
| 7:18 |
Joshua had his family come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken. |
Joshua had his family come forward man by man, and Achan son of Karmi, the son of Zimri, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was chosen. |
| 7:19 |
Then Joshua said to Achan, My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and give him the praise. Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me. |
Then Joshua said to Achan, My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and honor him. Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me. |
| 7:21 |
When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath. |
When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath. |
| 7:24 |
Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold wedge, his sons and daughters, his cattle, donkeys and sheep, his tent and all that he had, to the Valley of Achor. |
Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the gold bar, his sons and daughters, his cattle, donkeys and sheep, his tent and all that he had, to the Valley of Achor. |
| 8:10 |
Early the next morning Joshua mustered his men, and he and the leaders of Israel marched before them to Ai. |
Early the next morning Joshua mustered his army, and he and the leaders of Israel marched before them to Ai. |
| 8:13 |
They had the soldiers take up their positions—all those in the camp to the north of the city and the ambush to the west of it. That night Joshua went into the valley. |
So the soldiers took up their positions—with the main camp to the north of the city and the ambush to the west of it. That night Joshua went into the valley. |
| 8:15 |
Joshua and all Israel let themselves be driven back before them, and they fled toward the desert. |
Joshua and all Israel let themselves be driven back before them, and they fled toward the wilderness. |
| 8:18 |
Then the Lord said to Joshua, Hold out toward Ai the javelin that is in your hand, for into your hand I will deliver the city. So Joshua held out his javelin toward Ai. |
Then the Lord said to Joshua, Hold out toward Ai the javelin that is in your hand, for into your hand I will deliver the city. So Joshua held out toward the city the javelin that was in his hand. |
| 8:20 |
The men of Ai looked back and saw the smoke of the city rising against the sky, but they had no chance to escape in any direction, for the Israelites who had been fleeing toward the desert had turned back against their pursuers. |
The men of Ai looked back and saw the smoke of the city rising up into the sky, but they had no chance to escape in any direction; the Israelites who had been fleeing toward the wilderness had turned back against their pursuers. |
| 8:21 |
For when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city and that smoke was going up from the city, they turned around and attacked the men of Ai. |
For when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city and that smoke was going up from it, they turned around and attacked the men of Ai. |
| 8:22 |
The men of the ambush also came out of the city against them, so that they were caught in the middle, with Israelites on both sides. Israel cut them down, leaving them neither survivors nor fugitives. |
Those in the ambush also came out of the city against them, so that they were caught in the middle, with Israelites on both sides. Israel cut them down, leaving them neither survivors nor fugitives. |
| 8:24 |
When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai in the fields and in the desert where they had chased them, and when every one of them had been put to the sword, all the Israelites returned to Ai and killed those who were in it. |
When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai in the fields and in the wilderness where they had chased them, and when every one of them had been put to the sword, all the Israelites returned to Ai and killed those who were in it. |
| 8:29 |
He hung the king of Ai on a tree and left him there until evening. At sunset, Joshua ordered them to take his body from the tree and throw it down at the entrance of the city gate. And they raised a large pile of rocks over it, which remains to this day. |
He impaled the body of the king of Ai on a pole and left it there until evening. At sunset, Joshua ordered them to take the body from the pole and throw it down at the entrance of the city gate. And they raised a large pile of rocks over it, which remains to this day. |
| 8:32 |
There, in the presence of the Israelites, Joshua copied on stones the law of Moses, which he had written. |
There, in the presence of the Israelites, Joshua wrote on stones a copy of the law of Moses. |
| 8:33 |
All Israel, aliens and citizens alike, with their elders, officials and judges, were standing on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the Lord, facing those who carried it—the priests, who were Levites. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the Lord had formerly commanded when he gave instructions to bless the people of Israel. |
All the Israelites, with their elders, officials and judges, were standing on both sides of the ark of the covenant of the Lord, facing the Levitical priests who carried it. Both the foreigners living among them and the native born were there. Half of the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and half of them in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the servant of the Lord had formerly commanded when he gave instructions to bless the people of Israel. |
| 8:35 |
There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read to the whole assembly of Israel, including the women and children, and the aliens who lived among them. |
There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read to the whole assembly of Israel, including the women and children, and the foreigners who lived among them. |
| 9:1 |
Now when all the kings west of the Jordan heard about these things—those in the hill country, in the western foothills, and along the entire coast of the Great Sea as far as Lebanon the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites— |
Now when all the kings west of the Jordan heard about these things—the kings in the hill country, in the western foothills, and along the entire coast of the Mediterranean Sea as far as Lebanon the kings of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites— |
| 9:2 |
they came together to make war against Joshua and Israel. |
they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel. |
| 9:5 |
The men put worn and patched sandals on their feet and wore old clothes. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy. |
They put worn and patched sandals on their feet and wore old clothes. All the bread of their food supply was dry and moldy. |
| 9:6 |
Then they went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him and the men of Israel, We have come from a distant country; make a treaty with us. |
Then they went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him and the Israelites, We have come from a distant country; make a treaty with us. |
| 9:7 |
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, But perhaps you live near us. How then can we make a treaty with you? |
The Israelites said to the Hivites, But perhaps you live near us, so how can we make a treaty with you? |
| 9:14 |
The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. |
The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. |
| 9:20 |
This is what we will do to them: We will let them live, so that wrath will not fall on us for breaking the oath we swore to them. |
This is what we will do to them: We will let them live, so that Gods wrath will not fall on us for breaking the oath we swore to them. |
| 9:21 |
They continued, Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the entire community. So the leaders promise to them was kept. |
They continued, Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers in the service of the whole assembly. So the leaders promise to them was kept. |
| 9:23 |
You are now under a curse: You will never cease to serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God. |
You are now under a curse: You will never be released from service as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God. |
| 9:27 |
That day he made the Gibeonites woodcutters and water carriers for the community and for the altar of the Lord at the place the Lord would choose. And that is what they are to this day. |
That day he made the Gibeonites woodcutters and water carriers for the assembly, to provide for the needs of the altar of the Lord at the place the Lord would choose. And that is what they are to this day. |
| 10:1 |
Now Adoni Zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had taken Ai and totally destroyed it, doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and that the people of Gibeon had made a treaty of peace with Israel and were living near them. |
Now Adoni Zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had taken Ai and totally destroyed it, doing to Ai and its king as he had done to Jericho and its king, and that the people of Gibeon had made a treaty of peace with Israel and had become their allies. |
| 10:10 |
The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great victory at Gibeon. Israel pursued them along the road going up to Beth Horon and cut them down all the way to Azekah and Makkedah. |
The Lord threw them into confusion before Israel, so Joshua and the Israelites defeated them completely at Gibeon. Israel pursued them along the road going up to Beth Horon and cut them down all the way to Azekah and Makkedah. |
| 10:11 |
As they fled before Israel on the road down from Beth Horon to Azekah, the Lord hurled large hailstones down on them from the sky, and more of them died from the hailstones than were killed by the swords of the Israelites. |
As they fled before Israel on the road down from Beth Horon to Azekah, the Lord hurled large hailstones down on them, and more of them died from the hail than were killed by the swords of the Israelites. |
| 10:12 |
On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon. |
On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon. |
| 10:14 |
There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a man. Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! |
There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a human being. Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! |
| 10:19 |
But dont stop! Pursue your enemies, attack them from the rear and dont let them reach their cities, for the Lord your God has given them into your hand. |
But dont stop; pursue your enemies! Attack them from the rear and dont let them reach their cities, for the Lord your God has given them into your hand. |
| 10:20 |
So Joshua and the Israelites destroyed them completely—almost to a man—but the few who were left reached their fortified cities. |
So Joshua and the Israelites defeated them completely, but a few survivors managed to reach their fortified cities. |
| 10:26 |
Then Joshua struck and killed the kings and hung them on five trees, and they were left hanging on the trees until evening. |
Then Joshua put the kings to death and exposed their bodies on five poles, and they were left hanging on the poles until evening. |
| 10:27 |
At sunset Joshua gave the order and they took them down from the trees and threw them into the cave where they had been hiding. At the mouth of the cave they placed large rocks, which are there to this day. |
At sunset Joshua gave the order and they took them down from the poles and threw them into the cave where they had been hiding. At the mouth of the cave they placed large rocks, which are there to this day. |
| 10:32 |
The Lord handed Lachish over to Israel, and Joshua took it on the second day. The city and everyone in it he put to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. |
The Lord gave Lachish into Israels hands, and Joshua took it on the second day. The city and everyone in it he put to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. |
| 11:1 |
When Jabin king of Hazor heard of this, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon, to the kings of Shimron and Acshaph, |
When Jabin king of Hazor heard of this, he sent word to Jobab king of Madon, to the kings of Shimron and Akshaph, |
| 11:5 |
All these kings joined forces and made camp together at the Waters of Merom, to fight against Israel. |
All these kings joined forces and made camp together at the Waters of Merom to fight against Israel. |
| 11:6 |
The Lord said to Joshua, Do not be afraid of them, because by this time tomorrow I will hand all of them over to Israel, slain. You are to hamstring their horses and burn their chariots. |
The Lord said to Joshua, Do not be afraid of them, because by this time tomorrow I will hand all of them, slain, over to Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn their chariots. |
| 11:11 |
Everyone in it they put to the sword. They totally destroyed them, not sparing anything that breathed, and he burned up Hazor itself. |
Everyone in it they put to the sword. They totally destroyed them, not sparing anyone that breathed, and he burned Hazor itself. |
| 11:17 |
from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, to Baal Gad in the Valley of Lebanon below Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and struck them down, putting them to death. |
from Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir, to Baal Gad in the Valley of Lebanon below Mount Hermon. He captured all their kings and put them to death. |
| 12:3 |
He also ruled over the eastern Arabah from the Sea of Kinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah the Salt Sea, to Beth Jeshimoth, and then southward below the slopes of Pisgah. |
He also ruled over the eastern Arabah from the Sea of Galilee to the Sea of the Arabah that is, the Dead Sea, to Beth Jeshimoth, and then southward below the slopes of Pisgah. |
| 12:5 |
He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salecah, all of Bashan to the border of the people of Geshur and Maacah, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. |
He ruled over Mount Hermon, Salekah, all of Bashan to the border of the people of Geshur and Maakah, and half of Gilead to the border of Sihon king of Heshbon. |
| 12:7 |
These are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered on the west side of the Jordan, from Baal Gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir their lands Joshua gave as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel according to their tribal divisions— |
Here is a list of the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered on the west side of the Jordan, from Baal Gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir. Joshua gave their lands as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel according to their tribal divisions. |
| 12:8 |
the hill country, the western foothills, the Arabah, the mountain slopes, the desert and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites: |
The lands included the hill country, the western foothills, the Arabah, the mountain slopes, the wilderness and the Negev. These were the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. These were the kings: |
| 12:20 |
the king of Shimron Meron one the king of Acshaph one |
the king of Shimron Meron one the king of Akshaph one |
| 13:1 |
When Joshua was old and well advanced in years, the Lord said to him, You are very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over. |
When Joshua had grown old, the Lord said to him, You are now very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over. |
| 13:2 |
This is the land that remains: all the regions of the Philistines and Geshurites: |
This is the land that remains: All the regions of the Philistines and Geshurites, |
| 13:3 |
from the Shihor River on the east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north, all of it counted as Canaanite the territory of the five Philistine rulers in Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath and Ekron—that of the Avvites; |
from the Shihor River on the east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north, all of it counted as Canaanite though held by the five Philistine rulers in Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath and Ekron; the territory of the Avvites |
| 13:4 |
from the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Arah of the Sidonians as far as Aphek, the region of the Amorites, |
on the south; all the land of the Canaanites, from Arah of the Sidonians as far as Aphek and the border of the Amorites; |
| 13:5 |
the area of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal Gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo Hamath. |
the area of Byblos; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal Gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo Hamath. |
| 13:11 |
It also included Gilead, the territory of the people of Geshur and Maacah, all of Mount Hermon and all Bashan as far as Salecah— |
It also included Gilead, the territory of the people of Geshur and Maakah, all of Mount Hermon and all Bashan as far as Salekah— |
| 13:12 |
that is, the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei and had survived as one of the last of the Rephaites. Moses had defeated them and taken over their land. |
that is, the whole kingdom of Og in Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei. He was the last of the Rephaites. Moses had defeated them and taken over their land. |
| 13:13 |
But the Israelites did not drive out the people of Geshur and Maacah, so they continue to live among the Israelites to this day. |
But the Israelites did not drive out the people of Geshur and Maakah, so they continue to live among the Israelites to this day. |
| 13:14 |
But to the tribe of Levi he gave no inheritance, since the offerings made by fire to the Lord, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, as he promised them. |
But to the tribe of Levi he gave no inheritance, since the food offerings presented to the Lord, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, as he promised them. |
| 13:15 |
This is what Moses had given to the tribe of Reuben, clan by clan: |
This is what Moses had given to the tribe of Reuben, according to its clans: |
| 13:23 |
The boundary of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan. These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the Reubenites, clan by clan. |
The boundary of the Reubenites was the bank of the Jordan. These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the Reubenites, according to their clans. |
| 13:24 |
This is what Moses had given to the tribe of Gad, clan by clan: |
This is what Moses had given to the tribe of Gad, according to its clans: |
| 13:27 |
and in the valley, Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah, Succoth and Zaphon with the rest of the realm of Sihon king of Heshbon the east side of the Jordan, the territory up to the end of the Sea of Kinnereth. |
and in the valley, Beth Haram, Beth Nimrah, Sukkoth and Zaphon with the rest of the realm of Sihon king of Heshbon the east side of the Jordan, the territory up to the end of the Sea of Galilee. |
| 13:28 |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the Gadites, clan by clan. |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the Gadites, according to their clans. |
| 13:29 |
This is what Moses had given to the half tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the family of the descendants of Manasseh, clan by clan: |
This is what Moses had given to the half tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the family of the descendants of Manasseh, according to its clans: |
| 13:31 |
half of Gilead, and Ashtaroth and Edrei the royal cities of Og in Bashan. This was for the descendants of Makir son of Manasseh—for half of the sons of Makir, clan by clan. |
half of Gilead, and Ashtaroth and Edrei the royal cities of Og in Bashan. This was for the descendants of Makir son of Manasseh—for half of the sons of Makir, according to their clans. |
| 14:4 |
for the sons of Joseph had become two tribes—Manasseh and Ephraim. The Levites received no share of the land but only towns to live in, with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. |
for Josephs descendants had become two tribes—Manasseh and Ephraim. The Levites received no share of the land but only towns to live in, with pasturelands for their flocks and herds. |
| 14:6 |
Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. |
Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. |
| 14:8 |
but my brothers who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly. |
but my fellow Israelites who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt in fear. I, however, followed the Lord my God wholeheartedly. |
| 14:10 |
Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the desert. So here I am today, eighty five years old! |
Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty five years old! |
| 15:1 |
The allotment for the tribe of Judah, clan by clan, extended down to the territory of Edom, to the Desert of Zin in the extreme south. |
The allotment for the tribe of Judah, according to its clans, extended down to the territory of Edom, to the Desert of Zin in the extreme south. |
| 15:2 |
Their southern boundary started from the bay at the southern end of the Salt Sea, |
Their southern boundary started from the bay at the southern end of the Dead Sea, |
| 15:4 |
It then passed along to Azmon and joined the Wadi of Egypt, ending at the sea. This is their southern boundary. |
It then passed along to Azmon and joined the Wadi of Egypt, ending at the Mediterranean Sea. This is their southern boundary. |
| 15:5 |
The eastern boundary is the Salt Sea as far as the mouth of the Jordan. The northern boundary started from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan, |
The eastern boundary is the Dead Sea as far as the mouth of the Jordan. The northern boundary started from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan, |
| 15:12 |
The western boundary is the coastline of the Great Sea. These are the boundaries around the people of Judah by their clans. |
The western boundary is the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. These are the boundaries around the people of Judah by their clans. |
| 15:14 |
From Hebron Caleb drove out the three Anakites—Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai—descendants of Anak. |
From Hebron Caleb drove out the three Anakites—Sheshai, Ahiman and Talmai, the sons of Anak. |
| 15:16 |
And Caleb said, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher. |
And Caleb said, I will give my daughter Aksah in marriage to the man who attacks and captures Kiriath Sepher. |
| 15:17 |
Othniel son of Kenaz, Calebs brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. |
Othniel son of Kenaz, Calebs brother, took it; so Caleb gave his daughter Aksah to him in marriage. |
| 15:20 |
This is the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, clan by clan: |
This is the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, according to its clans: |
| 15:29 |
Baalah, Iim, Ezem, |
Baalah, Iyim, Ezem, |
| 15:35 |
Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah, |
Jarmuth, Adullam, Sokoh, Azekah, |
| 15:40 |
Cabbon, Lahmas, Kitlish, |
Kabbon, Lahmas, Kitlish, |
| 15:44 |
Keilah, Aczib and Mareshah—nine towns and their villages. |
Keilah, Akzib and Mareshah—nine towns and their villages. |
| 15:47 |
Ashdod, its surrounding settlements and villages; and Gaza, its settlements and villages, as far as the Wadi of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea. |
Ashdod, its surrounding settlements and villages; and Gaza, its settlements and villages, as far as the Wadi of Egypt and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea. |
| 15:48 |
In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Socoh, |
In the hill country: Shamir, Jattir, Sokoh, |
| 15:61 |
In the desert: Beth Arabah, Middin, Secacah, |
In the wilderness: Beth Arabah, Middin, Sekakah, |
| 16:1 |
The allotment for Joseph began at the Jordan of Jericho, east of the waters of Jericho, and went up from there through the desert into the hill country of Bethel. |
The allotment for Joseph began at the Jordan, east of the springs of Jericho, and went up from there through the desert into the hill country of Bethel. |
| 16:3 |
descended westward to the territory of the Japhletites as far as the region of Lower Beth Horon and on to Gezer, ending at the sea. |
descended westward to the territory of the Japhletites as far as the region of Lower Beth Horon and on to Gezer, ending at the Mediterranean Sea. |
| 16:5 |
This was the territory of Ephraim, clan by clan: The boundary of their inheritance went from Ataroth Addar in the east to Upper Beth Horon |
This was the territory of Ephraim, according to its clans: The boundary of their inheritance went from Ataroth Addar in the east to Upper Beth Horon |
| 16:6 |
and continued to the sea. From Micmethath on the north it curved eastward to Taanath Shiloh, passing by it to Janoah on the east. |
and continued to the Mediterranean Sea. From Mikmethath on the north it curved eastward to Taanath Shiloh, passing by it to Janoah on the east. |
| 16:8 |
From Tappuah the border went west to the Kanah Ravine and ended at the sea. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Ephraimites, clan by clan. |
From Tappuah the border went west to the Kanah Ravine and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Ephraimites, according to its clans. |
| 17:3 |
Now Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons but only daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah and Tirzah. |
Now Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Makir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons but only daughters, whose names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah. |
| 17:4 |
They went to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders and said, The Lord commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers. So Joshua gave them an inheritance along with the brothers of their father, according to the Lords command. |
They went to Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders and said, The Lord commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our relatives. So Joshua gave them an inheritance along with the brothers of their father, according to the Lords command. |
| 17:7 |
The territory of Manasseh extended from Asher to Micmethath east of Shechem. The boundary ran southward from there to include the people living at En Tappuah. |
The territory of Manasseh extended from Asher to Mikmethath east of Shechem. The boundary ran southward from there to include the people living at En Tappuah. |
| 17:9 |
Then the boundary continued south to the Kanah Ravine. There were towns belonging to Ephraim lying among the towns of Manasseh, but the boundary of Manasseh was the northern side of the ravine and ended at the sea. |
Then the boundary continued south to the Kanah Ravine. There were towns belonging to Ephraim lying among the towns of Manasseh, but the boundary of Manasseh was the northern side of the ravine and ended at the Mediterranean Sea. |
| 17:10 |
On the south the land belonged to Ephraim, on the north to Manasseh. The territory of Manasseh reached the sea and bordered Asher on the north and Issachar on the east. |
On the south the land belonged to Ephraim, on the north to Manasseh. The territory of Manasseh reached the Mediterranean Sea and bordered Asher on the north and Issachar on the east. |
| 17:14 |
The people of Joseph said to Joshua, Why have you given us only one allotment and one portion for an inheritance? We are a numerous people and the Lord has blessed us abundantly. |
The people of Joseph said to Joshua, Why have you given us only one allotment and one portion for an inheritance? We are a numerous people, and the Lord has blessed us abundantly. |
| 17:16 |
The people of Joseph replied, The hill country is not enough for us, and all the Canaanites who live in the plain have iron chariots, both those in Beth Shan and its settlements and those in the Valley of Jezreel. |
The people of Joseph replied, The hill country is not enough for us, and all the Canaanites who live in the plain have chariots fitted with iron, both those in Beth Shan and its settlements and those in the Valley of Jezreel. |
| 17:17 |
But Joshua said to the house of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—You are numerous and very powerful. You will have not only one allotment |
But Joshua said to the tribes of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—You are numerous and very powerful. You will have not only one allotment |
| 17:18 |
but the forested hill country as well. Clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours; though the Canaanites have iron chariots and though they are strong, you can drive them out. |
but the forested hill country as well. Clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours; though the Canaanites have chariots fitted with iron and though they are strong, you can drive them out. |
| 18:1 |
The whole assembly of the Israelites gathered at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. The country was brought under their control, |
The whole assembly of the Israelites gathered at Shiloh and set up the tent of meeting there. The country was brought under their control, |
| 18:3 |
So Joshua said to the Israelites: How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you? |
So Joshua said to the Israelites: How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has given you? |
| 18:5 |
You are to divide the land into seven parts. Judah is to remain in its territory on the south and the house of Joseph in its territory on the north. |
You are to divide the land into seven parts. Judah is to remain in its territory on the south and the tribes of Joseph in their territory on the north. |
| 18:11 |
The lot came up for the tribe of Benjamin, clan by clan. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: |
The first lot came up for the tribe of Benjamin according to its clans. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: |
| 18:12 |
On the north side their boundary began at the Jordan, passed the northern slope of Jericho and headed west into the hill country, coming out at the desert of Beth Aven. |
On the north side their boundary began at the Jordan, passed the northern slope of Jericho and headed west into the hill country, coming out at the wilderness of Beth Aven. |
| 18:19 |
It then went to the northern slope of Beth Hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Salt Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan in the south. This was the southern boundary. |
It then went to the northern slope of Beth Hoglah and came out at the northern bay of the Dead Sea, at the mouth of the Jordan in the south. This was the southern boundary. |
| 18:21 |
The tribe of Benjamin, clan by clan, had the following cities: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, |
The tribe of Benjamin, according to its clans, had the following towns: Jericho, Beth Hoglah, Emek Keziz, |
| 19:1 |
The second lot came out for the tribe of Simeon, clan by clan. Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah. |
The second lot came out for the tribe of Simeon according to its clans. Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah. |
| 19:5 |
Ziklag, Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susah, |
Ziklag, Beth Markaboth, Hazar Susah, |
| 19:8 |
and all the villages around these towns as far as Baalath Beer Ramah in the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Simeonites, clan by clan. |
and all the villages around these towns as far as Baalath Beer Ramah in the Negev. This was the inheritance of the tribe of the Simeonites, according to its clans. |
| 19:10 |
The third lot came up for Zebulun, clan by clan: The boundary of their inheritance went as far as Sarid. |
The third lot came up for Zebulun according to its clans: The boundary of their inheritance went as far as Sarid. |
| 19:16 |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of Zebulun, clan by clan. |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of Zebulun, according to its clans. |
| 19:17 |
The fourth lot came out for Issachar, clan by clan. |
The fourth lot came out for Issachar according to its clans. |
| 19:23 |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar, clan by clan. |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar, according to its clans. |
| 19:24 |
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher, clan by clan. |
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of Asher according to its clans. |
| 19:25 |
Their territory included: Helkath, Hali, Beten, Acshaph, |
Their territory included: Helkath, Hali, Beten, Akshaph, |
| 19:26 |
Allammelech, Amad and Mishal. On the west the boundary touched Carmel and Shihor Libnath. |
Allammelek, Amad and Mishal. On the west the boundary touched Carmel and Shihor Libnath. |
| 19:27 |
It then turned east toward Beth Dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah El, and went north to Beth Emek and Neiel, passing Cabul on the left. |
It then turned east toward Beth Dagon, touched Zebulun and the Valley of Iphtah El, and went north to Beth Emek and Neiel, passing Kabul on the left. |
| 19:29 |
The boundary then turned back toward Ramah and went to the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah and came out at the sea in the region of Aczib, |
The boundary then turned back toward Ramah and went to the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah and came out at the Mediterranean Sea in the region of Akzib, |
| 19:31 |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Asher, clan by clan. |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Asher, according to its clans. |
| 19:32 |
The sixth lot came out for Naphtali, clan by clan: |
The sixth lot came out for Naphtali according to its clans: |
| 19:35 |
The fortified cities were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth, |
The fortified towns were Ziddim, Zer, Hammath, Rakkath, Kinnereth, |
| 19:39 |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali, clan by clan. |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali, according to its clans. |
| 19:40 |
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan, clan by clan. |
The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan according to its clans. |
| 19:47 |
But the Danites had difficulty taking possession of their territory, so they went up and attacked Leshem, took it, put it to the sword and occupied it. They settled in Leshem and named it Dan after their forefather. |
When the territory of the Danites was lost to them, they went up and attacked Leshem, took it, put it to the sword and occupied it. They settled in Leshem and named it Dan after their ancestor. |
| 19:48 |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Dan, clan by clan. |
These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Dan, according to its clans. |
| 19:51 |
These are the territories that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the tribal clans of Israel assigned by lot at Shiloh in the presence of the Lord at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. And so they finished dividing the land. |
These are the territories that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun and the heads of the tribal clans of Israel assigned by lot at Shiloh in the presence of the Lord at the entrance to the tent of meeting. And so they finished dividing the land. |
| 20:4 |
When he flees to one of these cities, he is to stand in the entrance of the city gate and state his case before the elders of that city. Then they are to admit him into their city and give him a place to live with them. |
When they flee to one of these cities, they are to stand in the entrance of the city gate and state their case before the elders of that city. Then the elders are to admit the fugitive into their city and provide a place to live among them. |
| 20:5 |
If the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not surrender the one accused, because he killed his neighbor unintentionally and without malice aforethought. |
If the avenger of blood comes in pursuit, the elders must not surrender the fugitive, because the fugitive killed their neighbor unintentionally and without malice aforethought. |
| 20:6 |
He is to stay in that city until he has stood trial before the assembly and until the death of the high priest who is serving at that time. Then he may go back to his own home in the town from which he fled. |
They are to stay in that city until they have stood trial before the assembly and until the death of the high priest who is serving at that time. Then they may go back to their own home in the town from which they fled. |
| 20:8 |
On the east side of the Jordan of Jericho they designated Bezer in the desert on the plateau in the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead in the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan in the tribe of Manasseh. |
East of the Jordan on the other side from Jericho they designated Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau in the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead in the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan in the tribe of Manasseh. |
| 20:9 |
Any of the Israelites or any alien living among them who killed someone accidentally could flee to these designated cities and not be killed by the avenger of blood prior to standing trial before the assembly. |
Any of the Israelites or any foreigner residing among them who killed someone accidentally could flee to these designated cities and not be killed by the avenger of blood prior to standing trial before the assembly. |
| 21:4 |
The first lot came out for the Kohathites, clan by clan. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest were allotted thirteen towns from the tribes of Judah, Simeon and Benjamin. |
The first lot came out for the Kohathites, according to their clans. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest were allotted thirteen towns from the tribes of Judah, Simeon and Benjamin. |
| 21:7 |
The descendants of Merari, clan by clan, received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun. |
The descendants of Merari, according to their clans, received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad and Zebulun. |
| 21:17 |
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them Gibeon, Geba, |
And from the tribe of Benjamin they gave them: Gibeon, Geba, |
| 21:19 |
All the towns for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, were thirteen, together with their pasturelands. |
The total number of towns for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, came to thirteen, together with their pasturelands. |
| 21:23 |
Also from the tribe of Dan they received Eltekeh, Gibbethon, |
Also from the tribe of Dan they received: Eltekeh, Gibbethon, |
| 21:25 |
From half the tribe of Manasseh they received Taanach and Gath Rimmon, together with their pasturelands—two towns. |
From half the tribe of Manasseh they received: Taanach and Gath Rimmon, together with their pasturelands—two towns. |
| 21:27 |
The Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: from the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan a city of refuge for one accused of murder and Be Eshtarah, together with their pasturelands—two towns; |
The Levite clans of the Gershonites were given: from the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashan a city of refuge for one accused of murder and Be Eshterah, together with their pasturelands—two towns; |
| 21:33 |
All the towns of the Gershonite clans were thirteen, together with their pasturelands. |
The total number of towns of the Gershonite clans came to thirteen, together with their pasturelands. |
| 21:40 |
All the towns allotted to the Merarite clans, who were the rest of the Levites, were twelve. |
The total number of towns allotted to the Merarite clans, who were the rest of the Levites, came to twelve. |
| 21:43 |
So the Lord gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their forefathers, and they took possession of it and settled there. |
So the Lord gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. |
| 21:44 |
The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their forefathers. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the Lord handed all their enemies over to them. |
The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their ancestors. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the Lord gave all their enemies into their hands. |
| 21:45 |
Not one of all the Lords good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. |
Not one of all the Lords good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. |
| 22:3 |
For a long time now—to this very day—you have not deserted your brothers but have carried out the mission the Lord your God gave you. |
For a long time now—to this very day—you have not deserted your fellow Israelites but have carried out the mission the Lord your God gave you. |
| 22:4 |
Now that the Lord your God has given your brothers rest as he promised, return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you on the other side of the Jordan. |
Now that the Lord your God has given them rest as he promised, return to your homes in the land that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you on the other side of the Jordan. |
| 22:5 |
But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you: to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul. |
But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord gave you: to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to keep his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul. |
| 22:7 |
To the half tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half of the tribe Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan with their brothers. When Joshua sent them home, he blessed them, |
To the half tribe of Manasseh Moses had given land in Bashan, and to the other half of the tribe Joshua gave land on the west side of the Jordan along with their fellow Israelites. When Joshua sent them home, he blessed them, |
| 22:8 |
saying, Return to your homes with your great wealth—with large herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze and iron, and a great quantity of clothing—and divide with your brothers the plunder from your enemies. |
saying, Return to your homes with your great wealth—with large herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze and iron, and a great quantity of clothing—and divide the plunder from your enemies with your fellow Israelites. |
| 22:14 |
With him they sent ten of the chief men, one for each of the tribes of Israel, each the head of a family division among the Israelite clans. |
With him they sent ten of the chief men, one from each of the tribes of Israel, each the head of a family division among the Israelite clans. |
| 22:20 |
When Achan son of Zerah acted unfaithfully regarding the devoted things, did not wrath come upon the whole community of Israel? He was not the only one who died for his sin. |
When Achan son of Zerah was unfaithful in regard to the devoted things, did not wrath come on the whole community of Israel? He was not the only one who died for his sin. |
| 22:28 |
And we said, If they ever say this to us, or to our descendants, we will answer: Look at the replica of the Lords altar, which our fathers built, not for burnt offerings and sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you. |
And we said, If they ever say this to us, or to our descendants, we will answer: Look at the replica of the Lords altar, which our ancestors built, not for burnt offerings and sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you. |
| 22:31 |
And Phinehas son of Eleazar, the priest, said to Reuben, Gad and Manasseh, Today we know that the Lord is with us, because you have not acted unfaithfully toward the Lord in this matter. Now you have rescued the Israelites from the Lords hand. |
And Phinehas son of Eleazar, the priest, said to Reuben, Gad and Manasseh, Today we know that the Lord is with us, because you have not been unfaithful to the Lord in this matter. Now you have rescued the Israelites from the Lords hand. |
| 22:34 |
And the Reubenites and the Gadites gave the altar this name: A Witness Between Us that the Lord is God. |
And the Reubenites and the Gadites gave the altar this name: A Witness Between Us—that the Lord is God. |
| 23:1 |
After a long time had passed and the Lord had given Israel rest from all their enemies around them, Joshua, by then old and well advanced in years, |
After a long time had passed and the Lord had given Israel rest from all their enemies around them, Joshua, by then a very old man, |
| 23:2 |
summoned all Israel—their elders, leaders, judges and officials—and said to them: I am old and well advanced in years. |
summoned all Israel—their elders, leaders, judges and officials—and said to them: I am very old. |
| 23:4 |
Remember how I have allotted as an inheritance for your tribes all the land of the nations that remain—the nations I conquered—between the Jordan and the Great Sea in the west. |
Remember how I have allotted as an inheritance for your tribes all the land of the nations that remain—the nations I conquered—between the Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea in the west. |
| 23:5 |
The Lord your God himself will drive them out of your way. He will push them out before you, and you will take possession of their land, as the Lord your God promised you. |
The Lord your God himself will push them out for your sake. He will drive them out before you, and you will take possession of their land, as the Lord your God promised you. |
| 23:15 |
But just as every good promise of the Lord your God has come true, so the Lord will bring on you all the evil he has threatened, until he has destroyed you from this good land he has given you. |
But just as all the good things the Lord your God has promised you have come to you, so he will bring on you all the evil things he has threatened, until the Lord your God has destroyed you from this good land he has given you. |
| 24:2 |
Joshua said to all the people, This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Long ago your forefathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the River and worshiped other gods. |
Joshua said to all the people, This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Long ago your ancestors, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods. |
| 24:3 |
But I took your father Abraham from the land beyond the River and led him throughout Canaan and gave him many descendants. I gave him Isaac, |
But I took your father Abraham from the land beyond the Euphrates and led him throughout Canaan and gave him many descendants. I gave him Isaac, |
| 24:4 |
and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I assigned the hill country of Seir to Esau, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. |
and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I assigned the hill country of Seir to Esau, but Jacob and his family went down to Egypt. |
| 24:6 |
When I brought your fathers out of Egypt, you came to the sea, and the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea. |
When I brought your people out of Egypt, you came to the sea, and the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea. |
| 24:7 |
But they cried to the Lord for help, and he put darkness between you and the Egyptians; he brought the sea over them and covered them. You saw with your own eyes what I did to the Egyptians. Then you lived in the desert for a long time. |
But they cried to the Lord for help, and he put darkness between you and the Egyptians; he brought the sea over them and covered them. You saw with your own eyes what I did to the Egyptians. Then you lived in the wilderness for a long time. |
| 24:14 |
Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. |
Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. |
| 24:15 |
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. |
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. |
| 24:17 |
It was the Lord our God himself who brought us and our fathers up out of Egypt, from that land of slavery, and performed those great signs before our eyes. He protected us on our entire journey and among all the nations through which we traveled. |
It was the Lord our God himself who brought us and our parents up out of Egypt, from that land of slavery, and performed those great signs before our eyes. He protected us on our entire journey and among all the nations through which we traveled. |
| 24:25 |
On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he drew up for them decrees and laws. |
On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he reaffirmed for them decrees and laws. |
| 24:28 |
Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance. |
Then Joshua dismissed the people, each to their own inheritance. |