Joshua 24:21 bbe — And the people said to Joshua, No! But we will be the servants of the Lord.

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"And the people said to Joshua, No! But we will be the servants of the Lord."

— Joshua 24:21, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 24 — Context

And the Lord sent out from before us all the peoples, the Amorites living in the land: so we will be the servants of the Lord, for he is our God.

And Joshua said to the people, You are not able to be the servants of the Lord, for he is a holy God, a God who will not let his honour be given to another: he will have no mercy on your wrongdoing or your sins.

If you are turned away from the Lord and become the servants of strange gods, then turning against you he will do you evil, cutting you off, after he has done you good.

And the people said to Joshua, No! But we will be the servants of the Lord.

And Joshua said to the people, You are witnesses against yourselves that you have made the decision to be the servants of the Lord. And they said, We are witnesses.

Then, he said, put away the strange gods among you, turning your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.

And the people said to Joshua, We will be the servants of the Lord our God, and we will give ear to his voice.

Joshua 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 24:21 say?

Joshua 24:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the people said to Joshua, No! But we will be the servants of the Lord.”

Where is Joshua 24:21 in the Bible?

Joshua 24:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 24, verse 21.

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 24:21.

What translation should I read Joshua 24:21 in?

Joshua 24:21 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 24:21?

Joshua 24:21 reads (BBE): “And the people said to Joshua, No! But we will be the servants of the Lord.” 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.

Joshua 24:21 bbe — And the people said to Joshua, No! But we will be the servants of the Lord.

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