Joshua 11:19 bbe — Not one town made peace with the children of Israel, but only the Hivites of Gibeon: they took them all in war.

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"Not one town made peace with the children of Israel, but only the Hivites of Gibeon: they took them all in war."

— Joshua 11:19, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 11 — Context

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So Joshua took all that land, the hill-country and all the South, and all the land of Goshen, and the lowland and the Arabah, the hill-country of Israel and its lowland;

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From Mount Halak, which goes up to Seir, as far as Baal-gad in the valley of Lebanon under Mount Hermon: and all their kings he overcame and put to death.

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For a long time Joshua made war on all those kings.

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Not one town made peace with the children of Israel, but only the Hivites of Gibeon: they took them all in war.

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For the Lord made them strong in heart to go to war against Israel, so that he might give them up to the curse without mercy, and that destruction might come on them, as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

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And Joshua came at that time and put an end to the Anakim in the hill-country, in Hebron, in Debir, in Anab, and in all the hill-country of Judah and Israel: Joshua gave them and their towns to the curse.

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Not one of the Anakim was to be seen in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, some were still living.

Joshua 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:19 say?
Joshua 11:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Not one town made peace with the children of Israel, but only the Hivites of Gibeon: they took them all in war.”
Where is Joshua 11:19 in the Bible?
Joshua 11:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, verse 19.
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 11:19.
What translation should I read Joshua 11:19 in?
Joshua 11:19 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 11:19?
Joshua 11:19 reads (BBE): “Not one town made peace with the children of Israel, but only the Hivites of Gibeon: they took them all in war.” 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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