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Joshua 6:26

Joshua 6:27 web — So Yahweh was with Joshua; and his fame was in all the land.

World English Bible

"So Yahweh was with Joshua; and his fame was in all the land."

— Joshua 6:27, World English Bible

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Joshua 6 — Context

24

They burnt the city with fire, and all that was in it. Only they put the silver, the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron into the treasury of Yahweh's house.

25

But Rahab the prostitute, her father's household, and all that she had, Joshua saved alive. She lived in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers, whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.

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Joshua commanded them with an oath at that time, saying, "Cursed is the man before Yahweh, who rises up and builds this city Jericho. With the loss of his firstborn shall he lay its foundation, and with the loss of his youngest son shall he set up its gates."

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So Yahweh was with Joshua; and his fame was in all the land.

Joshua 6:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 6:27 say?
Joshua 6:27 in the World English Bible reads: “So Yahweh was with Joshua; and his fame was in all 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 (WEB): “So Yahweh was with Joshua; and his fame was in all 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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