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Joshua 11:5

What does Joshua 11:5 mean?

A plain-English look at Joshua 11:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And all these kings met together; and they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And all these kings met together; and they came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And all these kings came together, and put their forces in position at the waters of Merom, to make war on Israel.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and all these kings are met together, and they come and encamp together at the waters of Merom, to fight with Israel.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And all these kings assembled together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And all these kings met together, and came and encamped together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.

Context

v.4And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea-shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.

v.5This passage

v.6And Jehovah said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them; for to-morrow at this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hock their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 3:1

    Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.

  • Psalms 118:10

    All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

  • Isaiah 8:9

    Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces.

  • Revelation 16:14

    for they are spirits of demons, working signs; which go forth unto the kings of the whole world, to gather them together unto the war of the great day of God, the Almighty.

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