Joshua 11:5 net — All these kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel.

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"All these kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel."

— Joshua 11:5, NET Bible

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Joshua 11 — Context

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and the northern kings who ruled in the hill country, the rift valley south of Kinnereth, the foothills, and the heights of Dor to the west.

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Canaanites came from the east and west; Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites from the hill country; and Hivites from below Hermon in the area of Mizpah.

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These kings came out with their armies; they were as numerous as the sand on the seashore and had a large number of horses and chariots.

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All these kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel.

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The LORD told Joshua,“Don’t be afraid of them, for about this time tomorrow I will cause all of them to lie dead before Israel. You must hamstring their horses and burn their chariots.”

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Joshua and his whole army caught them by surprise at the Waters of Merom and attacked them.

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The LORD handed them over to Israel and they struck them down and chased them all the way to Greater Sidon, Misrephoth Maim, and the Mizpah Valley to the east. They struck them down until no survivors remained.

Joshua 11:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:5 say?
Joshua 11:5 in the NET Bible reads: “All these kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel.”
Where is Joshua 11:5 in the Bible?
Joshua 11:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, verse 5.
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 11:5.
What translation should I read Joshua 11:5 in?
Joshua 11:5 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 11:5?
Joshua 11:5 reads (NET): “All these kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel.” 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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