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Joshua 10:42 net — Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

NET Bible

"Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel."

— Joshua 10:42, NET Bible

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Joshua 10 — Context

39

They captured it, its king, and all its surrounding cities and put the sword to them. They annihilated everyone who lived there; they left no survivors. They did to Debir and its king what they had done to Libnah and its king and to Hebron.

40

Joshua defeated the whole land, including the hill country, the Negev, the foothills, the slopes, and all their kings. He left no survivors. He annihilated everything that breathed, just as the LORD God of Israel had commanded.

41

Joshua conquered the area between Kadesh Barnea and Gaza and the whole region of Goshen, all the way to Gibeon.

42

Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

43

Then Joshua and all Israel 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 NET Bible reads: “Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the LORD 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 (NET): “Joshua captured in one campaign all these kings and their lands, for the LORD 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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