Joshua 10:29 web — Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah.

World English Bible

"Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah."

— Joshua 10:29, World English Bible

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Joshua 10 — Context

26

Afterward Joshua struck them, put them to death, and hanged them on five trees. They were hanging on the trees until the evening.

27

It happened at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave in which they had hidden themselves, and laid great stones on the mouth of the cave, which remain to this very day.

28

Joshua took Makkedah on that day, and struck it with the edge of the sword, with its king. He utterly destroyed them and all the souls who were in it. He left none remaining. He did to the king of Makkedah as he had done to the king of Jericho.

29

Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah.

30

Yahweh delivered it also, with its king, into the hand of Israel. He struck it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls who were in it. He left none remaining in it. He did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.

31

Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, to Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it.

32

Yahweh delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel. He took it on the second day, and struck it with the edge of the sword, with all the souls who were in it, according to all that he had done to Libnah.

Joshua 10:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:29 say?
Joshua 10:29 in the World English Bible reads: “Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah.”
Where is Joshua 10:29 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 29.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 10:29.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:29 in?
Joshua 10:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 10:29?
Joshua 10:29 reads (WEB): “Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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