Joshua 23:3 bbe — You have seen everything the Lord your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the Lord your God wh…

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"You have seen everything the Lord your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the Lord your God who has been fighting for you."

— Joshua 23:3, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 23 — Context

1

Now after a long time, when the Lord had given Israel rest from wars on every side, and Joshua was old and full of years,

2

Joshua sent for all Israel, for their responsible men and their chiefs and their judges and their overseers, and said to them, I am old, and full of years:

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You have seen everything the Lord your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the Lord your God who has been fighting for you.

4

Now I have given to you, as the heritage of your tribes, all these nations which are still in the land, together with those cut off by me, from Jordan as far as the Great Sea on the west.

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The Lord your God will send them away by force, driving them out before you; and you are to take their land for your heritage, as the Lord your God said to you.

6

So be very strong to keep and do whatever is recorded in the book of the law of Moses, not turning away from it to the right or to the left;

Joshua 23:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 23:3 say?
Joshua 23:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You have seen everything the Lord your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the Lord your God who has been fighting for you.”
Where is Joshua 23:3 in the Bible?
Joshua 23:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 23, verse 3.
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 23:3.
What translation should I read Joshua 23:3 in?
Joshua 23:3 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 23:3?
Joshua 23:3 reads (BBE): “You have seen everything the Lord your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the Lord your God who has been fighting for you.” 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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