Joshua 10:9 nasb — So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.

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"So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal."

— Joshua 10:9, NASB

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Joshua 10 — Context

6

Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal, saying, "Do not abandon your servants; come up to us quickly and save us and help us, for all the kings of the Amorites that live in the hill country have assembled against us."

7

So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him and all the valiant warriors.

8

The LORD said to Joshua, "Do not fear them, for I have given them into your hands; not one of them shall stand before you."

9

So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.

10

And the LORD confounded them before Israel, and He slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and pursued them by the way of the ascent of Beth-horon and struck them as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

11

As they fled from before Israel, while they were at the descent of Beth-horon, the LORD threw large stones from heaven on them as far as Azekah, and they died; there were more who died from the hailstones than those whom the sons of Israel killed with the sword.

12

Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, "O sun, stand still at Gibeon, And O moon in the valley of Aijalon."

Joshua 10:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 10:9 say?
Joshua 10:9 in the NASB reads: “So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.”
Where is Joshua 10:9 in the Bible?
Joshua 10:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 10, verse 9.
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 10:9.
What translation should I read Joshua 10:9 in?
Joshua 10:9 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 10:9?
Joshua 10:9 reads (NASB): “So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.” 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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