Joshua 6:21 bbe — And they put everything in the town to the curse; men and women, young and old, ox and sheep and ass, they put to death…

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"And they put everything in the town to the curse; men and women, young and old, ox and sheep and ass, they put to death without mercy."

— Joshua 6:21, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 6 — Context

18

And as for you, keep yourselves from the cursed thing, for fear that you may get a desire for it and take some of it for yourselves, and so be the cause of a curse and great trouble on the tents of Israel.

19

But all the silver and gold and the vessels of brass and iron are holy to the Lord: they are to come into the store-house of the Lord.

20

So the people gave a loud cry, and the horns were sounded; and on hearing the horns the people gave a loud cry, and the wall came down flat, so that the people went up into the town, every man going straight before him, and they took the town.

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And they put everything in the town to the curse; men and women, young and old, ox and sheep and ass, they put to death without mercy.

22

Then Joshua said to the two men who had been sent to make a search through the land, Go into the house of the loose woman, and get her out, and all who are with her, as you gave her your oath.

23

So the searchers went in and got out Rahab and her father and mother and her brothers and all she had, and they got out all her family; and they took them outside the tents of Israel.

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Then, after burning up the town and everything in it, they put the silver and gold and the vessels of brass and iron into the store-house of the Lord's house.

Joshua 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:21 say?
Joshua 6:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they put everything in the town to the curse; men and women, young and old, ox and sheep and ass, they put to death without mercy.”
Where is Joshua 6:21 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, 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 6:21.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:21 in?
Joshua 6:21 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 6:21?
Joshua 6:21 reads (BBE): “And they put everything in the town to the curse; men and women, young and old, ox and sheep and ass, they put to death without mercy.” 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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