Joshua 10:7 akjv — So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. ¶

American King James Version

"So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. ¶ "

— Joshua 10:7, American King James Version

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Joshua 10 — Context

4

Come up to me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it has made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.

5

Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it. ¶

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And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not your hand from your servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.

7

So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. ¶

8

And the LORD said to Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into your hand; there shall not a man of them stand before you.

9

Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.

10

And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goes up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and to Makkedah.

Joshua 10:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:7 say?
Joshua 10:7 in the American King James Version reads: “So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. ¶ ”
Where is Joshua 10:7 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 7.
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 10:7.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:7 in?
Joshua 10:7 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 10:7?
Joshua 10:7 reads (AKJV): “So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. ¶ ” 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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