Joshua 11:19 web — There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They t…

World English Bible

"There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle."

— Joshua 11:19, World English Bible

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Joshua 11 — Context

16

So Joshua captured all that land, the hill country, all the South, all the land of Goshen, the lowland, the Arabah, the hill country of Israel, and the lowland of the same;

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from Mount Halak, that goes up to Seir, even to Baal Gad in the valley of Lebanon under Mount Hermon. He took all their kings, struck them, and put them to death.

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Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.

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There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle.

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For it was of Yahweh to harden their hearts, to come against Israel in battle, that he might utterly destroy them, that they might have no favor, but that he might destroy them, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

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Joshua came at that time, and cut off the Anakim from the hill country, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah, and from all the hill country of Israel: Joshua utterly destroyed them with their cities.

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There were none of the Anakim left in the land of the children of Israel. Only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, did some remain.

Joshua 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:19 say?
Joshua 11:19 in the World English Bible reads: “There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle.”
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 (WEB): “There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle.” 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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