Joshua 11:4 web — They went out, they and all their armies with them, many people, even as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude,…

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"They went out, they and all their armies with them, many people, even as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude, with very many horses and chariots."

— Joshua 11:4, World English Bible

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Joshua 11 — Context

1

It happened, when Jabin king of Hazor heard of it, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, to the king of Shimron, to the king of Achshaph,

2

and to the kings who were on the north, in the hill country, in the Arabah south of Chinneroth, in the lowland, and in the heights of Dor on the west,

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to the Canaanite on the east and on the west, and the Amorite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite in the hill country, and the Hivite under Hermon in the land of Mizpah.

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They went out, they and all their armies with them, many people, even as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude, with very many horses and chariots.

5

All these kings met together; and they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.

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Yahweh said to Joshua, "Don't be afraid because of them; for tomorrow at this time, I will deliver them up all slain before Israel. You shall hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire."

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So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly, and fell on them.

Joshua 11:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:4 say?
Joshua 11:4 in the World English Bible reads: “They went out, they and all their armies with them, many people, even as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude, with very many horses and chariots.”
Where is Joshua 11:4 in the Bible?
Joshua 11:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, verse 4.
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 11:4.
What translation should I read Joshua 11:4 in?
Joshua 11:4 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 11:4?
Joshua 11:4 reads (WEB): “They went out, they and all their armies with them, many people, even as the sand that is on the seashore in multitude, with very many horses and chariots.” 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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