Joshua 11:7 nasb — So Joshua and all the people of war with him came upon them suddenly by the waters of Merom, and attacked them.

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"So Joshua and all the people of war with him came upon them suddenly by the waters of Merom, and attacked them."

— Joshua 11:7, NASB

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Joshua 11 — Context

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

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So all of these kings having agreed to meet, came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

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Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid because of them, for tomorrow at this time I will deliver all of them slain before Israel; you shall hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire."

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So Joshua and all the people of war with him came upon them suddenly by the waters of Merom, and attacked them.

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The LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, so that they defeated them, and pursued them as far as Great Sidon and Misrephoth-maim and the valley of Mizpeh to the east; and they struck them until no survivor was left to them.

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Joshua did to them as the LORD had told him; he hamstrung their horses and burned their chariots with fire.

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Then Joshua turned back at that time, and captured Hazor and struck its king with the sword; for Hazor formerly was the head of all these kingdoms.

Joshua 11:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:7 say?
Joshua 11:7 in the NASB reads: “So Joshua and all the people of war with him came upon them suddenly by the waters of Merom, and attacked them.”
Where is Joshua 11:7 in the Bible?
Joshua 11:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, verse 7.
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 11:7.
What translation should I read Joshua 11:7 in?
Joshua 11:7 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 11:7?
Joshua 11:7 reads (NASB): “So Joshua and all the people of war with him came upon them suddenly by the waters of Merom, and attacked them.” 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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