New International Version So Joshua marched up from Gilgal with his entire army, including all the best fighting men. New Living Translation So Joshua and his entire army, including his best warriors, left Gilgal and set out for Gibeon. English Standard Version So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Berean Standard Bible So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. Berean Literal Bible And Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. King James Bible So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour. New King James Version So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. New American Standard Bible So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, and all the valiant warriors. NASB 1995 So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him and all the valiant warriors. NASB 1977 So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him and all the valiant warriors. Legacy Standard Bible So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him and all the valiant warriors. Amplified Bible So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, and all the men of valor. Berean Annotated Bible So Joshua (YHWH saves) and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal (a wheel). Christian Standard Bible So Joshua and all his troops, including all his best soldiers, came from Gilgal. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Joshua and his whole military force, including all the fighting men, came from Gilgal. American Standard Version So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Contemporary English Version Joshua and his army, including his best warriors, left Gilgal. English Revised Version So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Joshua, with all his soldiers and best warriors, set out from Gilgal. Good News Translation So Joshua and his whole army, including the best troops, started out from Gilgal. International Standard Version So Joshua went up from Gilgal, along with his entire fighting force of mighty warriors with him. NET Bible So Joshua and his whole army, including the bravest warriors, marched up from Gilgal. New Heart English Bible So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Webster's Bible Translation So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. World English Bible So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and the whole army with him, including all the mighty men of valor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua goes up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, even all the mighty men of valor. Berean Literal Bible And Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Young's Literal Translation And Joshua goeth up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, even all the mighty men of valour. Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will come up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty of strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Josue went up from Galgal, and all the army of the warriors with him, most valiant men. Catholic Public Domain Version And Joshua ascended from Gilgal, and the entire army of warriors with him, very strong men. New American Bible So Joshua marched up from Gilgal with all his army and all his warriors. New Revised Standard Version So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he and all the fighting force with him, all the mighty warriors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the men of war that were with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua came up from Galgala, he and all the people, the Warriors of his people and all the Mighty Men of Power OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Joshua went up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua went up from Galgala, he and all the people of war with him, every one mighty in strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Day the Sun Stood Still…6Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal: “Do not abandon your servants. Come quickly and save us! Help us, because all the kings of the Amorites from the hill country have joined forces against us.” 7So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal. 8The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.”… Cross References So Joshua and his whole army, Joshua 11:7 So by the waters of Merom, Joshua and his whole army came upon them suddenly and attacked them, Joshua 8:1 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. Joshua 4:12-13 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh crossed over before the Israelites, armed for battle as Moses had instructed them. / About 40,000 troops armed for battle crossed over before the LORD into the plains of Jericho. including all the mighty men of valor, 1 Chronicles 12:8 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: 1 Chronicles 12:1 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” came from Gilgal. 1 Samuel 13:15 Then Samuel set out from Gilgal and went up to Gibeah in Benjamin. And Saul numbered the troops who were with him, about six hundred men. 2 Kings 2:1 Shortly before the LORD took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal, Joshua 5:10 On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Judges 4:14 Then Deborah said to Barak, “Arise, for this is the day that the LORD has delivered Sisera into your hand. Has not the LORD gone before you?” So Barak came down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him. 1 Samuel 17:47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Treasury of Scripture So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valor. Isaiah 8:12,14 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid… Jump to Previous Army Ascended Best Entire Including Joshua Marched Mighty Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorsJump to Next Army Ascended Best Entire Including Joshua Marched Mighty Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorsJoshua 10 1. Five kings war against Gibeon6. Joshua rescues it 10. God fights against them with hailstones 12. The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua 16. The five kings are murdered in a cave 22. They are brought forth 24. scornfully used 26. and hanged 28. Seven kings more are conquered 43. Joshua returns to Gilgal So Joshua and his whole army, Joshua led Israel in obedience to the Lord’s command, directing the nation’s forces in the conquest of Canaan. Israel’s army acted as one people under God’s appointed leader, united in carrying out the inheritance God had promised them. Jos 11:7 So by the waters of Merom, Joshua and his whole army… including all the mighty men of valor, The strongest and most capable warriors accompanied Joshua. Their presence shows that Israel committed its best fighting men to the campaign, yet their success depended ultimately on the Lord, who fought for His people. 1Ch 12:8 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold… came from Gilgal. Gilgal had served as Israel’s first campsite and main base of operations after crossing the Jordan. There the nation renewed its covenant commitment, observed the Passover, and prepared for the conquest. From this place of preparation and consecration Joshua led the army into battle to defend Gibeon against the Amorite coalition. 1Sa 13:15 Then Samuel set out from Gilgal to Gibeah in Benjamin.… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, and a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. Known for his faithfulness and obedience to God. 2. Gilgal A significant location for the Israelites, serving as their base camp during the conquest of Canaan. It was the first place they camped after crossing the Jordan River. 3. The Whole Army Refers to the collective military force of Israel, demonstrating unity and readiness to follow Joshua into battle. 4. Mighty Men of Valor These were the elite warriors of Israel, known for their courage and strength in battle. 5. The March to Gibeon This event is part of the larger account where Joshua leads the Israelites to defend the Gibeonites against a coalition of Amorite kings. Teaching Points Leadership and ObedienceJoshua's leadership is marked by obedience to God's commands. As Christians, we are called to lead by following God's guidance and commands. Unity in Purpose The unity of the Israelite army under Joshua's command is a model for the church today, emphasizing the importance of working together towards a common goal. Courage in Action The "mighty men of valor" exemplify the courage needed to face challenges. Christians are encouraged to be courageous in their faith and actions. Faith in God's Promises Joshua's actions are rooted in faith in God's promises. Believers are reminded to trust in God's promises and act upon them. Preparedness for Spiritual Battles Just as Joshua prepared his army for physical battle, Christians must prepare for spiritual battles through prayer, scripture, and faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 10:7?2. How does Joshua 10:7 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 3. What leadership qualities does Joshua exhibit in Joshua 10:7? 4. How can we apply Joshua's obedience in Joshua 10:7 to our daily lives? 5. What other Bible stories show God's support for His people in battle? 6. How does Joshua 10:7 encourage us to trust God in challenging situations? 7. How does Joshua 10:7 demonstrate God's intervention in human battles? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 10:7? 9. How does Joshua's leadership in 10:7 reflect God's guidance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10? Verse 7. - Joshua ascended. Keil insists upon the military sense here, as against the literal one, "went up." He believes in the second Gilgal, which was on higher ground than the first (see Joshua 9:6), where, however, we learn that the second Gilgal was not so elevated as Gibeon. And all the mighty men of valour. A selection of the bravest troops seems to be implied here, by the copulative particle. Cf. Genesis 3:16, "Thy pain and (especially in the time of) thy pregnancy." Joshua 10:7 records swift, united, covenant-grounded obedience. Joshua, trusting God’s literal promise, mobilizes every soldier—including elite warriors—and departs from the memorial-filled camp at Gilgal. The verse teaches that victorious faith is active, collective, and rooted in God’s past redemptive acts, moving forward in full assurance that the Lord who led out of Egypt still leads today. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֜עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites and his whole וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every army, הַמִּלְחָמָה֙ (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war including all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the mighty warriors, גִּבּוֹרֵ֥י (gib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant came וַיַּ֨עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Gilgal. הַגִּלְגָּ֗ל (hag·gil·gāl) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1537: Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine Additonal Resources Joshua 10:7 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 10:7 Bible Gateway Joshua 10:7 Bible.com Joshua 10:7 NIV |
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