Joshua 10:38 nasb — Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to Debir, and they fought against it.

NASB

"Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to Debir, and they fought against it."

— Joshua 10:38, NASB

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Joshua 10 — Context

35

They captured it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; and he utterly destroyed that day every person who was in it, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

36

Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron, and they fought against it.

37

They captured it and struck it and its king and all its cities and all the persons who were in it with the edge of the sword. He left no survivor, according to all that he had done to Eglon. And he utterly destroyed it and every person who was in it.

38

Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to Debir, and they fought against it.

39

He captured it and its king and all its cities, and they struck them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed every person who was in it. He left no survivor. Just as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir and its king, as he had also done to Libnah and its king.

40

Thus Joshua struck all the land, the hill country and the Negev and the lowland and the slopes and all their kings. He left no survivor, but he utterly destroyed all who breathed, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded.

41

Joshua struck them from Kadesh-barnea even as far as Gaza, and all the country of Goshen even as far as Gibeon.

Joshua 10:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:38 say?
Joshua 10:38 in the NASB reads: “Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to Debir, and they fought against it.”
Where is Joshua 10:38 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 38.
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 10:38.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:38 in?
Joshua 10:38 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 10:38?
Joshua 10:38 reads (NASB): “Then Joshua and all Israel with him returned to Debir, and they fought against 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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