Joshua 8:32 kjv — And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.

King James Version

"And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel."

— Joshua 8:32, King James Version

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Joshua 8 — Context

29

And the king of Ai he hanged on a tree until eventide: and as soon as the sun was down, Joshua commanded that they should take his carcase down from the tree, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and raise thereon a great heap of stones, that remaineth unto this day.

30

Then Joshua built an altar unto the Lord God of Israel in mount Ebal,

31

As Moses the servant of the Lord commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the Lord, and sacrificed peace offerings.

32

And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.

33

And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

34

And afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessings and cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the law.

35

There was not a word of all that Moses commanded, which Joshua read not before all the congregation of Israel, with the women, and the little ones, and the strangers that were conversant among them.

Joshua 8:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:32 say?
Joshua 8:32 in the King James Version reads: “And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.”
Where is Joshua 8:32 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, verse 32.
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 8:32.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:32 in?
Joshua 8:32 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 8:32?
Joshua 8:32 reads (KJV): “And he wrote there upon the stones a copy of the law of Moses, which he wrote in the presence of the children of Israel.” 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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