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Joshua 6:26

Joshua 6:27 net — The LORD was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land.

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"The LORD was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land."

— Joshua 6:27, NET Bible

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Joshua 6 — Context

24

But they burned the city and all that was in it, except for the silver, gold, and bronze and iron items they put in the treasury of the LORD’s house.

25

Yet Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, her father’s family, and all who belonged to her. She lives in Israel to this very day because she hid the messengers Joshua sent to spy on Jericho.

26

At that time Joshua made this solemn declaration:“The man who attempts to rebuild this city of Jericho will stand condemned before the LORD. He will lose his firstborn son when he lays its foundations and his youngest son when he erects its gates!”

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The LORD was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land.

Joshua 6:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:27 say?
Joshua 6:27 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land.”
Where is Joshua 6:27 in the Bible?
Joshua 6:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 6, verse 27.
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 6:27.
What translation should I read Joshua 6:27 in?
Joshua 6:27 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 6:27?
Joshua 6:27 reads (NET): “The LORD was with Joshua and he became famous throughout the land.” 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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