Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Joshua took the entire land, just as the LORD had directed Moses, and he gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal divisions. Then the land had rest from war. New Living Translation So Joshua took control of the entire land, just as the LORD had instructed Moses. He gave it to the people of Israel as their special possession, dividing the land among the tribes. So the land finally had rest from war. English Standard Version So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. And the land had rest from war. Berean Standard Bible So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Berean Literal Bible And Joshua took all the land, according to all that YHWH had said to Moses; and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. King James Bible So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. New King James Version So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had said to Moses; and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Then the land rested from war. New American Standard Bible So Joshua took the whole land, in accordance with everything that the LORD had spoken to Moses; and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. So the land was at rest from war. NASB 1995 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Thus the land had rest from war. NASB 1977 So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Thus the land had rest from war. Legacy Standard Bible So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that Yahweh had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Thus the land was quiet from war. Amplified Bible So Joshua took the whole land [of Canaan], according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses, and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. So the land had rest from war. Berean Annotated Bible So Joshua (YHWH saves) took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD {YHWH} had spoken to Moses (drawn out). And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel (he wrestles with God) according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Christian Standard Bible So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had told Moses. Joshua then gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. After this, the land had rest from war. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had told Moses. Joshua then gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. After this, the land had rest from war. American Standard Version So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that Jehovah spake unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land had rest from war. Contemporary English Version That's how Joshua captured the land, just as the LORD had commanded Moses, and Joshua divided it up among the tribes. Finally, there was peace in the land. English Revised Version So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD spake unto Moses: and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land had rest from war. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua captured the whole land as the LORD had promised Moses. He gave it to Israel as a possession, dividing it among the tribes. So the land had peace. Good News Translation Joshua captured the whole land, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Joshua gave it to the Israelites as their own and divided it into portions, one for each tribe. So the people rested from war. International Standard Version Joshua conquered the entire land, in accordance with everything that the LORD had told Moses. Joshua presented it as an inheritance to Israel, dividing it according to tribal allotments. Then the land enjoyed rest from war. NET Bible Joshua conquered the whole land, just as the LORD had promised Moses, and he assigned Israel their tribal portions. Then the land was free of war. New Heart English Bible So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD spoke to Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. The land had rest from war. Webster's Bible Translation So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said to Moses, and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. World English Bible So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that Yahweh spoke to Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua takes the whole of the land, according to all that YHWH has spoken to Moses, and Joshua gives it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions, by their tribes; and the land has rest from war. Berean Literal Bible And Joshua took all the land, according to all that YHWH had said to Moses; and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. Young's Literal Translation And Joshua taketh the whole of the land, according to all that Jehovah hath spoken unto Moses, and Joshua giveth it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions, by their tribes; and the land hath rest from war. Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will take all the land which Jehovah spake to Moses, and Joshua will give it for an inheritance to Israel according to their portion to their tribes. And the land rested from war. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Josue took all the land, as the Lord spoke to Moses, and delivered it in possession to the children of Israel, according to their divisions and tribes. And the land rested from wars. Catholic Public Domain Version Thus, Joshua seized all the land, just as the Lord spoke to Moses, and he delivered it as a possession to the sons of Israel, according to their divisions and tribes. And the land rested from battles. New American Bible Thus Joshua took the whole land, just as the LORD had said to Moses. Joshua gave it to Israel as their heritage, apportioning it among the tribes. And the land had rest from war. New Revised Standard Version So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. And the land had rest from war. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD had spoken to Moses; and Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua took all the land just as LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe and Yeshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel in divisions to their tribes, and the land rested from war OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD spoke unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land had rest from war. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua took all the land, as the Lord commanded Moses; and Joshua gave them for an inheritance to Israel by division according to their tribes; and the land ceased from war. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua Takes the Whole Land…22No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. 23So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. Cross References So Joshua took the entire land, Joshua 21:43-45 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. Genesis 15:18-21 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— / the land of the Kenites, Kenizzites, Kadmonites, / Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, … Deuteronomy 11:24 Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea. in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Deuteronomy 34:4 And the LORD said to him, “This is the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.” Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel Joshua 13:6-7 All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim—all the Sidonians—I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. / Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” Numbers 26:52-56 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names. / Increase the inheritance for a large tribe and decrease it for a small one; each tribe is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those registered. … Deuteronomy 3:18-20 At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites. / But your wives, your children, and your livestock—I know that you have much livestock—may remain in the cities I have given you, / until the LORD gives rest to your brothers as He has to you, and they too have taken possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving them across the Jordan. Then each of you may return to the possession I have given you.” according to the allotments to their tribes. Numbers 33:54 And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers. Joshua 18:10 And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions. Joshua 19:51 These are the inheritances that Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families distributed by lot to the tribes of Israel at Shiloh before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. So they finished dividing up the land. Then the land had rest from war. Joshua 14:15 (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. 2 Samuel 7:1 After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or crisis. Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Treasury of Scripture So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said to Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war. according to all Exodus 23:27-31 I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee… Exodus 34:11 Observe thou that which I command thee this day: behold, I drive out before thee the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite. Numbers 34:2-13 Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this is the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, even the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:) … according to their Joshua 14:1-19:51 And these are the countries which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed for inheritance to them… Numbers 26:52-55 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … And the land Joshua 11:18 Joshua made war a long time with all those kings. Joshua 14:15 And the name of Hebron before was Kirjatharba; which Arba was a great man among the Anakims. And the land had rest from war. Joshua 21:44,45 And the LORD gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand… Jump to Previous Allotments Children Division Divisions Entire Heritage Inheritance Israel Joshua Making Moses Rest Rested Tribal Tribes War WholeJump to Next Allotments Children Division Divisions Entire Heritage Inheritance Israel Joshua Making Moses Rest Rested Tribal Tribes War WholeJoshua 11 1. Diverse kings overcome at the waters of Merom10. Hazor is taken and burnt 16. All the country taken by Joshua 21. The Anakims cut off 23. The land rests from war So Joshua took the entire land This phrase signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land of Canaan. The "entire land" refers to the territories that were conquered under Joshua's leadership, which included key regions such as Jericho, Ai, and the southern and northern kingdoms. This conquest was a significant achievement, as it involved overcoming numerous fortified cities and diverse peoples. The phrase underscores Joshua's role as a faithful leader who executed God's commands, reflecting the divine mandate given to the Israelites to possess the land (Deuteronomy 1:8). in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes Then the land had rest from war Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and conquering it as God commanded. 2. The Land Refers to the Promised Land, Canaan, which God had promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 3. The LORD The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promised the land to the Israelites and guided them in their conquest. 4. Moses The previous leader of Israel who received the promise from God regarding the land, which Joshua fulfilled. 5. Tribal Allotments The division of the Promised Land among the twelve tribes of Israel, as an inheritance. Teaching Points Faithfulness of GodGod's promises are sure and steadfast. Just as He fulfilled His promise to give Israel the land, He will fulfill His promises to us. Leadership and Obedience Joshua's leadership exemplifies obedience to God's commands. Effective leadership in our lives requires aligning with God's will. Inheritance and Rest The land as an inheritance symbolizes the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ. The rest from war points to the peace we find in Him. Divine Timing God's timing is perfect. The conquest and subsequent rest came at the appointed time, reminding us to trust in His timing for our lives. Community and Unity The distribution of the land among the tribes highlights the importance of community and unity in the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 11:23?2. How does Joshua 11:23 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel? 3. What can we learn about leadership from Joshua's actions in Joshua 11:23? 4. How does Joshua 11:23 connect with God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15? 5. How can we apply the concept of "rest from war" in our lives today? 6. What does Joshua 11:23 teach about obedience and its role in God's plan? 7. How does Joshua 11:23 align with archaeological evidence of ancient Canaan's conquest? 8. Does Joshua 11:23 support the idea of divine mandate for territorial expansion? 9. How does the concept of rest in Joshua 11:23 relate to modern spiritual peace? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 11? 11. What is the main theme of the Book of Numbers? 12. Joshua 15:63 states that the men of Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites from Jerusalem; how does this align with claims of total conquest elsewhere in the book? 13. What are Israeli settlements and their historical background? 14. Joshua 13:1 – How credible is it that after all the previous conquests, so much land still remained, contradicting earlier assertions that the land was largely subdued? What Does Joshua 11:23 Mean So Joshua took the entire land• The sentence captures the climactic outcome of Israel’s conquest: “So Joshua took the entire land”. Earlier summaries echo the same reality—Joshua 10:40 and 21:43 both affirm that “the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers.” • God’s promise of territory first spoken to Abram (Genesis 15:18-21) and repeated to Moses (Deuteronomy 11:24; Joshua 1:3-4) is now a historical fact. • While pockets of resistance remained for later generations to address (Judges 1:27-36), the decisive campaigns were complete, proving the Lord’s faithfulness. • For believers today the verse reminds us that every promise of God is as certain as though already accomplished (2 Corinthians 1:20). in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses • Nothing happened randomly; every victory unfolded “in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses.” Compare Deuteronomy 7:1-2 and 31:3, where God pledged to drive out the nations and give His people the land. • This underscores the utter reliability of God’s word. Exodus 3:8 first voiced the plan; Numbers 33:53 commanded Israel to possess it; Joshua 11:23 records its fulfillment. • Because God’s character guarantees His promises, obedience is never a gamble but a partnership with certainty (Joshua 23:14). And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes • Joshua moved quickly from conquest to distribution, honoring Numbers 26:52-56 and Joshua 14:1-5, where the land was to be divided “by lot” among the tribes. • Calling it an “inheritance” signals permanence and grace—something received, not earned (Deuteronomy 6:10-11). • The tribal allotments described in Joshua 13–21 ensured every family had a tangible share, a precursor to the believer’s “inheritance that can never perish” in Christ (1 Peter 1:3-4; Ephesians 1:11). • Stewardship followed victory; after God grants blessing, He expects orderly management (Numbers 34:13-29). Then the land had rest from war • “Rest” (Joshua 14:15; 21:44-45) was the gift that followed obedience. Israel could finally cultivate fields instead of battlefields, enjoy homes they did not build (Deuteronomy 6:11), and worship without fear. • This rest, though real and national, foreshadowed a greater rest offered in Christ (Hebrews 4:8-10). • Peace is always tied to God’s presence and promises; when He is honored, turmoil yields to tranquility (Isaiah 26:3). summary Joshua 11:23 is a triumphant conclusion to Israel’s military campaigns: God’s pledged land was literally taken, exactly as He told Moses; it was faithfully distributed as a lasting inheritance; and the nation entered a God-given season of rest. The verse celebrates the reliability of divine promises, the importance of obedient stewardship, and the peace that follows fulfilled obedience—truths that still anchor our faith and expectation today. Verse 23. - Joshua took the whole land. The word must not be pressed to mean that every Canaanitish stronghold was razed or appropriated. The word כֹל, as has been before remarked, has a very loose signification in Hebrew. What is meant is simply this. Joshua had established an unquestioned military preponderance in Palestine. He had broken down all resistance; but before he completed his conquests to their full extent, he had to provide for the peaceable settlement of the tribes in the territory he had seized. The complete extermination of the Canaanites formed no part of his commission or his plan (Deuteronomy 7:22; cf. Exodus 23:29, 30). To have effected it would have been to throw the land out of cultivation, and to expose its possessors to the usual inconveniences of depopulated districts. Therefore it was Joshua's policy to leave the Canaanites to be extirpated by degrees, and to encourage the Israelites to cultivate the arts both of war and of peace; to nourish a martial spirit by remembering that numerous and active enemies still dwelt in their midst, while yet they were not neglectful of the importance of a settled and civilised, an agricultural and pastoral life. See also Judges 3:1, 2. This purpose was defeated, not only by the usual effects of civilisation upon hardy or savage tribes, but also by the Israelites becoming addicted to the pleasant but enfeebling vices of the races they had supplanted. We see in the Israelitish history the best exemplification of St. Paul's theory that the "law worketh wrath," although it is "holy, just, and good." The excellence of the moral precepts delivered by Moses did but serve to manifest more clearly the inherent depravity of our nature (Romans 3:20; Romans 5:20; Romans 7:7, 8), and its need of a Saviour, who should render obedience possible by the gift of regeneration, and the infusion of His own Spirit. According to their divisions. Literally, their divisions by lot, the word being derived from the same root as the word Halak in ver. 7, because a smooth stone was usually employed in casting lots. Hence it came to mean any authoritative division or distribution, as the courses of the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:6), the classification for purposes of enlistment (1 Chronicles 27:1) and the like. And the land rested from war. That is to say, the Canaanites were so thoroughly cowed and dispirited that they dared offer no further resistance to the Israelites in their task of portioning out the land. They were quite contented to be allowed to live in peace in such of their cities which remained, and had no disposition to court an overthrow such as took place at the battles of Gibeon and Merom, with its inevitable results of the absolute extermination, not only of every one who took up arms, but of every human being in the city to which they belonged. Thus the Israelites were able to give their whole attention to the survey and apportionment of the territory according to the relative size and importance of the tribes.
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 took וַיִּקַּ֨ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every land, הָאָ֗רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land in keeping with all כְּ֠כֹל (kə·ḵōl) Preposition | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָה֮ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had spoken דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to Moses. מֹשֶׁה֒ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver And Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֨עַ (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 gave וַיִּתְּנָהּ֩ (way·yit·tə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set it as an inheritance לְנַחֲלָ֧ה (lə·na·ḥă·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion to Israel לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc according to the allotments כְּמַחְלְקֹתָ֖ם (kə·maḥ·lə·qō·ṯām) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4256: Division, course to their tribes. לְשִׁבְטֵיהֶ֑ם (lə·šiḇ·ṭê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe Then the land וְהָאָ֥רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land had rest שָׁקְטָ֖ה (šā·qə·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed from war. מִמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (mim·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links Joshua 11:23 NIVJoshua 11:23 NLT Joshua 11:23 ESV Joshua 11:23 NASB Joshua 11:23 KJV Joshua 11:23 BibleApps.com Joshua 11:23 Biblia Paralela Joshua 11:23 Chinese Bible Joshua 11:23 French Bible Joshua 11:23 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 11:23 So Joshua took the whole land according (Josh. Jos) |
    |