Joshua 24:26 web — Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak th…

World English Bible

"Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Yahweh."

— Joshua 24:26, World English Bible

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Joshua 24 — Context

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Yahweh.

27

Joshua said to all the people, "Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us; for it has heard all the words of Yahweh which he spoke to us. It shall be therefore a witness against you, lest you deny your God."

28

So Joshua sent the people away, every man to his inheritance.

29

It happened after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Yahweh, died, being one hundred and ten years old.

Joshua 24:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 24:26 say?
Joshua 24:26 in the World English Bible reads: “Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Yahweh.”
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 (WEB): “Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Yahweh.” 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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