Joshua 24:26 net — Joshua wrote these words in the Law Scroll of God. He then took a large stone and set it up there under the oak tree ne…

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"Joshua wrote these words in the Law Scroll of God. He then took a large stone and set it up there under the oak tree near the LORD’s shrine."

— Joshua 24:26, NET Bible

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Joshua 24 — Context

23

Joshua said,“Now put aside the foreign gods that are among you and submit to the LORD God of Israel.”

24

The people said to Joshua,“We will worship the LORD our God and obey him.”

25

That day Joshua drew up an agreement for the people, and he established rules and regulations for them in Shechem.

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Joshua wrote these words in the Law Scroll of God. He then took a large stone and set it up there under the oak tree near the LORD’s shrine.

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Joshua said to all the people,“Look, this stone will be a witness against us, for it has heard everything the LORD said to us. It will be a witness against you if you deny your God.”

28

When Joshua dismissed the people, they went to their allotted portions of land.

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An Era Ends After all this Joshua son of Nun, the LORD’s servant, died at the age of one hundred ten.

Joshua 24:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 24:26 say?
Joshua 24:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Joshua wrote these words in the Law Scroll of God. He then took a large stone and set it up there under the oak tree near the LORD’s shrine.”
Where is Joshua 24:26 in the Bible?
Joshua 24:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 24, verse 26.
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 24:26.
What translation should I read Joshua 24:26 in?
Joshua 24:26 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 24:26?
Joshua 24:26 reads (NET): “Joshua wrote these words in the Law Scroll of God. He then took a large stone and set it up there under the oak tree near the LORD’s shrine.” 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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