Joshua 10:31 cpdv — From Libnah, with all of Israel, he went on to Lachish. And taking positions around it with his army, he besieged it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"From Libnah, with all of Israel, he went on to Lachish. And taking positions around it with his army, he besieged it. "

— Joshua 10:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 10 — Context

28

Also on the same day, Joshua seized Makkedah, and he struck it with the edge of the sword, and he put to death its king and all its inhabitants. He did not leave in it even the smallest remains. And he did to the king of Makkedah, just as he had done to the king of Jericho.

29

Then he went on, with all of Israel, from Makkedah to Libnah, and he fought against it.

30

And the Lord delivered it, with its king, into the hands of Israel. And they struck the city with the edge of the sword, and all its inhabitants. They did not leave in it any remains. And they did to the king of Libnah, just as they had done to the king of Jericho.

31

From Libnah, with all of Israel, he went on to Lachish. And taking positions around it with his army, he besieged it.

32

And the Lord delivered Lachish into the hands of Israel, and he seized it on the following day, and he struck it with the edge of the sword, and every soul that was in it, just as he had done to Libnah.

33

At that time, Horam, the king of Gezer, went up so that he might assist Lachish. And Joshua struck him with all his people, even unto utter annihilation.

34

And he went on from Lachish to Eglon, and he surrounded it.

Joshua 10:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:31 say?
Joshua 10:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “From Libnah, with all of Israel, he went on to Lachish. And taking positions around it with his army, he besieged it. ”
Where is Joshua 10:31 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 31.
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 10:31.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:31 in?
Joshua 10:31 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 10:31?
Joshua 10:31 reads (CPDV): “From Libnah, with all of Israel, he went on to Lachish. And taking positions around it with his army, he besieged it. ” 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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