Joshua 11:12 cpdv — And he seized, struck, and destroyed all the surrounding cities and their kings, just as Moses, the servant of God, had…

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"And he seized, struck, and destroyed all the surrounding cities and their kings, just as Moses, the servant of God, had instructed him. "

— Joshua 11:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 11 — Context

9

And he did just as the Lord had instructed him. He hamstrung their horses, and he burned their chariots with fire.

10

And turning back, he immediately seized Hazor. And he struck down its king with the sword. For Hazor, from antiquity, held the first position among all these kingdoms.

11

And he struck down all the souls that were staying there. He did not leave in it any remains, but he destroyed everything unto utter annihilation, and he destroyed the city itself with fire.

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And he seized, struck, and destroyed all the surrounding cities and their kings, just as Moses, the servant of God, had instructed him.

13

And except for the cities that were on hills and in elevated places, the rest Israel burned. One only, highly-fortified Hazor, was consumed with fire.

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And the sons of Israel divided among themselves all the plunder of these cities, and the cattle, putting to death all persons.

15

Just as the Lord had instructed his servant Moses, so did Moses instruct Joshua, and he fulfilled everything. He did not omit even one word out of all the commandments, which the Lord had commanded Moses.

Joshua 11:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:12 say?
Joshua 11:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he seized, struck, and destroyed all the surrounding cities and their kings, just as Moses, the servant of God, had instructed him. ”
Where is Joshua 11:12 in the Bible?
Joshua 11:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, verse 12.
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 11:12.
What translation should I read Joshua 11:12 in?
Joshua 11:12 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 11:12?
Joshua 11:12 reads (CPDV): “And he seized, struck, and destroyed all the surrounding cities and their kings, just as Moses, the servant of God, had instructed him. ” 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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