Joshua 24:12 nasb — 'Then I sent the hornet before you and it drove out the two kings of the Amorites from before you, but not by your swor…

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"'Then I sent the hornet before you and it drove out the two kings of the Amorites from before you, but not by your sword or your bow."

— Joshua 24:12, NASB

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Joshua 24 — Context

9

'Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and fought against Israel, and he sent and summoned Balaam the son of Beor to curse you.

10

'But I was not willing to listen to Balaam. So he had to bless you, and I delivered you from his hand.

11

'You crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho; and the citizens of Jericho fought against you, and the Amorite and the Perizzite and the Canaanite and the Hittite and the Girgashite, the Hivite and the Jebusite. Thus I gave them into your hand.

12

'Then I sent the hornet before you and it drove out the two kings of the Amorites from before you, but not by your sword or your bow.

13

'I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and cities which you had not built, and you have lived in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.'

14

"Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.

15

"If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Joshua 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 24:12 say?
Joshua 24:12 in the NASB reads: “'Then I sent the hornet before you and it drove out the two kings of the Amorites from before you, but not by your sword or your bow.”
Where is Joshua 24:12 in the Bible?
Joshua 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 24, verse 12.
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 24:12.
What translation should I read Joshua 24:12 in?
Joshua 24:12 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 24:12?
Joshua 24:12 reads (NASB): “'Then I sent the hornet before you and it drove out the two kings of the Amorites from before you, but not by your sword or your bow.” 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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