Joshua 8:27 cpdv — Then the sons of Israel divided among themselves the cattle and the plunder of the city, just as the Lord had instructe…

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"Then the sons of Israel divided among themselves the cattle and the plunder of the city, just as the Lord had instructed Joshua. "

— Joshua 8:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 8 — Context

24

And so, after all were slain who had pursued Israel fleeing toward the wilderness, and after they fell by the sword in the same place, the sons of Israel returned and struck the city.

25

Now there were twelve thousand persons who had fallen on the same day, from man even to woman, the entire city of Ai.

26

Truly Joshua did not draw back his hand, which he had stretched out on high, keeping hold of the shield until all the inhabitants of Ai were put to death.

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Then the sons of Israel divided among themselves the cattle and the plunder of the city, just as the Lord had instructed Joshua.

28

And he set fire to the city, and he caused it to be a perpetual tomb.

29

Also, he suspended the king on a gallows, until evening and the setting of the sun. And Joshua instructed, and they took down his dead body from the hanging tree. And they cast it at the very entrance of the city, gathering a great pile of stones upon it, which remains even to the present day.

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Then Joshua built an altar to the Lord, the God of Israel, on Mount Ebal,

Joshua 8:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:27 say?
Joshua 8:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the sons of Israel divided among themselves the cattle and the plunder of the city, just as the Lord had instructed Joshua. ”
Where is Joshua 8:27 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, 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 8:27.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:27 in?
Joshua 8:27 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 8:27?
Joshua 8:27 reads (CPDV): “Then the sons of Israel divided among themselves the cattle and the plunder of the city, just as the Lord had instructed Joshua. ” 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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