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Joshua 24:22 web — Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen Yahweh yourselves, to serve him."…

World English Bible

"Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen Yahweh yourselves, to serve him." They said, "We are witnesses.""

— Joshua 24:22, World English Bible

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Joshua 24 — Context

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Joshua said to the people, "You can't serve Yahweh; for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God. He will not forgive your disobedience nor your sins.

20

If you forsake Yahweh, and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you evil, and consume you, after he has done you good."

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The people said to Joshua, "No; but we will serve Yahweh."

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Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen Yahweh yourselves, to serve him." They said, "We are witnesses."

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"Now therefore put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to Yahweh, the God of Israel."

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The people said to Joshua, "We will serve Yahweh our God, and we will listen to his voice."

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So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made for them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem.

Joshua 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 24:22 say?
Joshua 24:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen Yahweh yourselves, to serve him." They said, "We are witnesses."”
Where is Joshua 24:22 in the Bible?
Joshua 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read Joshua 24:22 in?
Joshua 24:22 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 24:22?
Joshua 24:22 reads (WEB): “Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen Yahweh yourselves, to serve him." They said, "We are witnesses."” 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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