Joshua 10:42
Joshua took all these kings and their land at one time because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
41Joshua struck them from Kadesh Barnea even to Gaza, and all the country of Goshen, even to Gibeon.
43Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp to Gilgal.
Cross References
Exodus 14:14The LORD will fight for you, and you shall be still.”
Deuteronomy 20:4for the LORD your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
Psalms 44:3For they didn’t get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.
Psalms 46:7The LORD of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalms 80:3Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Isaiah 8:9Make an uproar, you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Listen, all you from far countries: dress for battle, and be shattered! Dress for battle, and be shattered!
Matthew Henry on Joshua 10:29-43
Seven Kings Defeated and Slain. ( b. c. 1450.) 28 And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of Jericho. 29 Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah: 30 And the Lord delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of… Read the whole commentary →