Joshua 11:9 akjv — And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire. ¶

American King James Version

"And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire. ¶ "

— Joshua 11:9, American King James Version

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Joshua 11 — Context

6

And the LORD said to Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: you shall hamstring their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

7

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

8

And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them to great Zidon, and to Misrephothmaim, and to the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.

9

And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire. ¶

10

And Joshua at that time turned back, and took Hazor, and smote the king thereof with the sword: for Hazor beforetime was the head of all those kingdoms.

11

And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire.

12

And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, and he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.

Joshua 11:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 11:9 say?
Joshua 11:9 in the American King James Version reads: “And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire. ¶ ”
Where is Joshua 11:9 in the Bible?
Joshua 11:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 11, verse 9.
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 11:9.
What translation should I read Joshua 11:9 in?
Joshua 11:9 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 11:9?
Joshua 11:9 reads (AKJV): “And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire. ¶ ” 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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