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Joshua 10:42 nasb — Joshua captured all these kings and their lands at one time, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.

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"Joshua captured all these kings and their lands at one time, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel."

— Joshua 10:42, NASB

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Joshua 10 — Context

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.

42

Joshua captured all these kings and their lands at one time, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.

43

So Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.

Joshua 10:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:42 say?
Joshua 10:42 in the NASB reads: “Joshua captured all these kings and their lands at one time, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.”
Where is Joshua 10:42 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 42.
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 10:42.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:42 in?
Joshua 10:42 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 10:42?
Joshua 10:42 reads (NASB): “Joshua captured all these kings and their lands at one time, because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.” 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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