Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Meanwhile, Horam king of Gezer had come up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his army—until no survivors were left. New Living Translation During the attack on Lachish, King Horam of Gezer arrived with his army to help defend the town. But Joshua’s men killed him and his army, leaving no survivors. English Standard Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish. And Joshua struck him and his people, until he left none remaining. Berean Standard Bible At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. King James Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. New King James Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, until he left him none remaining. New American Standard Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua defeated him and his people until he had left him no survivor. NASB 1995 Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua defeated him and his people until he had left him no survivor. NASB 1977 Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua defeated him and his people until he had left him no survivor. Legacy Standard Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua struck him and his people down until there was no survivor remaining for him. Amplified Bible Then Horam king of Gezer went up to help Lachish, and Joshua struck him and his people down until he had left him no survivor. Christian Standard Bible At that time King Horam of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. Holman Christian Standard Bible At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors in it. American Standard Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Contemporary English Version King Horam of Gezer arrived to help Lachish, but Joshua and his troops attacked and destroyed him and his army. English Revised Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. GOD'S WORD® Translation At that time King Horam of Gezer had come to help Lachish. But Joshua killed him and his troops. There were no survivors. Good News Translation King Horam of Gezer came to the aid of Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his army and left none of them alive. International Standard Version Then Horam king of Gezer appeared to help Lachish. So Joshua attacked him and his army, until he left no one remaining. Majority Standard Bible At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. NET Bible Then King Horam of Gezer came up to help Lachish, but Joshua struck down him and his army until no survivors remained. New Heart English Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Webster's Bible Translation Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. World English Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, until he had left him no one remaining. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Horam king of Gezer has come up to help Lachish, and Joshua strikes him and his people, until he has not left a remnant to him. Young's Literal Translation Than hath Horam king of Gezer come up to help Lachish, and Joshua smiteth him and his people, till he hath not left to him a remnant. Smith's Literal Translation Then Horam, king of Gezer, came up to help Lachish; and Joshua will smite him and his people till none was left to him escaping. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt that time Horam king of Gazer, came up to succour Lachis: and Josue slew him with all his people, so as to leave none alive. Catholic Public Domain Version At that time, Horam, the king of Gezer, went up so that he might assist Lachish. And Joshua struck him with all his people, even unto utter annihilation. New American Bible At that time Horam, king of Gezer, came up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his people, leaving him no survivors. New Revised Standard Version Then King Horam of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, leaving him no survivors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Harmon the king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people with the edge of the sword until he had left him none remaining. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then Hermun King of Gezer went up to help Lakish, and Yeshua destroyed it, even it and its people by the mouth of the sword, and he did not leave it a survivor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Elam the king of Gazer went up to help Lachis; and Joshua smote him and his people with the edge of the sword, until there was not left to him one that was preserved and escaped. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Conquest of the Southern Cities…32And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, and Joshua captured it on the second day. He put all the people to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. 33At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. 34So Joshua moved on from Lachish to Eglon, and all Israel with him. They laid siege to it and fought against it.… Cross References Exodus 17:8-16 After this, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. / So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. ... Numbers 21:1-3 When the Canaanite king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming along the road to Atharim, he attacked Israel and captured some prisoners. / So Israel made a vow to the LORD: “If You will deliver this people into our hands, we will devote their cities to destruction.” / And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah. Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to war against your enemies and see horses, chariots, and an army larger than yours, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you. / When you are about to go into battle, the priest is to come forward and address the army, / saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them. ... Judges 1:1-7 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites inquired of the LORD, “Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?” / “Judah shall go up,” answered the LORD. “Indeed, I have delivered the land into their hands.” / Then the men of Judah said to their brothers the Simeonites, “Come up with us to our allotted territory, and let us fight against the Canaanites. And we likewise will go with you to your territory.” So the Simeonites went with them. ... 1 Samuel 15:1-9 Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’” ... 2 Samuel 5:17-25 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ... 1 Kings 20:1-21 Now Ben-hadad king of Aram assembled his entire army. Accompanied by thirty-two kings with their horses and chariots, he marched up, besieged Samaria, and waged war against it. / Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, / saying, “This is what Ben-hadad says: ‘Your silver and gold are mine, and your best wives and children are mine!’” ... 2 Kings 3:4-27 Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. / But after the death of Ahab, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel. / So at that time King Jehoram set out from Samaria and mobilized all Israel. ... 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ... Psalm 18:37-42 I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ... Isaiah 41:10-13 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. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ... Romans 8:31-39 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. ... 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... Treasury of Scripture Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Joshua 12:12 The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; Joshua 16:3,10 And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea… Joshua 21:21 For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs, Jump to Previous Army Death Defeated Help Joshua Lachish Meanwhile Overcame Putting Remaining Remnant Smiteth Smote Struck Survivor SurvivorsJump to Next Army Death Defeated Help Joshua Lachish Meanwhile Overcame Putting Remaining Remnant Smiteth Smote Struck Survivor SurvivorsJoshua 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 At that time This phrase situates the event within the broader narrative of Joshua's conquest of Canaan. It follows the miraculous victory at Gibeon, where God intervened with hailstones and extended daylight. The timing underscores the swift and decisive nature of Israel's campaign. Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish but Joshua struck him down along with his people leaving no survivors Persons / Places / Events 1. HoramKing of Gezer, who attempted to aid Lachish against the Israelites. 2. Gezer A Canaanite city-state whose king, Horam, sought to assist Lachish. 3. Lachish A city in the southern part of Canaan, under attack by Joshua and the Israelites. 4. Joshua The leader of the Israelites, who led the conquest of Canaan. 5. The Israelites The people of God, following Joshua in the conquest of the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattleThe defeat of Horam and his people demonstrates God's control over the outcomes of battles. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their own struggles. Obedience to God's Commands Joshua's actions reflect obedience to God's command to conquer the land. Christians are called to obey God's Word, even when it requires difficult decisions. The Consequences of Opposing God's People Horam's defeat serves as a warning about the consequences of opposing God's plans and His people. It reminds believers of the importance of aligning with God's purposes. The Importance of Community Support Horam's attempt to support Lachish highlights the importance of alliances. In the Christian life, believers are encouraged to support one another in spiritual battles. The Fulfillment of God's Promises The conquest of Canaan, including the defeat of Gezer, is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel. This encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness to His promises.(33) Gezer is identified as Tell-Jezer or Tel-el-Jezar, about four miles from Amwas or Emmaus.Verse 33. - Then Horam king of Gezer. It is remarkable that, as Gezer lay somewhat out of the line of march, Joshua did not capture it. Accordingly, in spite of the alleged carelessness of our compiler, who is credited with having put together shreds of the various narratives in the most perfunctory manner, he takes care to add (Joshua 16:10) that the inhabitants of Gezer were not driven out. In like manner, with the single exception of Hebron, the people of which must have at once chosen another king, he carefully omits the mention of the king in the cities which had lost their kings in the battle before Gibeon. See also note on ver. 32. Thus a careful examination of the narrative puts the care and accuracy of the history very carefully before us. With regard to the situation of Gezer, it has been accurately determined by the Palestine Exploration Society. The Levitical boundaries, with Greek and Hebrew inscriptions, signifying the boundary of Gezer, have been discovered by M. Ganneau (see 'Quarterly Paper' for October, 1874). Tell el Jezer was first identified by M. Ganneau with Gezer. Continuing his researches, he found on a slab of rock nearly horizontal and very nearly two inches in length a bilingual inscription, in Greek and Hebrew, signifying the limit of Gezer (תהם גזר). Since the inscription is Greek and Talmudical in its character (the word תהום has not the signification of "limit" in the Hebrew Scriptures) it must, in spite of the early form of the letters, belong to a period long subsequent to the Babylonish captivity. M. Ganneau suggests the Maccabean period. (See below.) But it is, no doubt, the result of a remeasurement in accordance with the rules laid down in Numbers 35:5. Some have supposed the above to have been designed to fix the limit of the sabbath day's journey. But it is more probable that it served as a boundary between the Levitical and the tribal territory, the more especially as the words are so placed as to be read by one entering the town. It was a Levitical city (Joshua 21:21; 1 Chronicles 6:67), or at least assigned to the Levites; but Judges 1:29 shows that the Canaanitish population lived on with the Levites. It may have been the nondescript character of the population that caused it to fall an easy prey to Pharaoh (1 Kings 9:16, where note that the Canaanites had never been driven out); but when Solomon espoused his daughter he restored Gezer to Israel. Under the same name Gazara it plays a conspicuous part in the wars of the Maccabees (1 Macc. 9:52; 2 Macc. 10:32). From the latter passage we learn that it was "a very strong hold." It retains its old name, being now known as Tell el Jezer. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At that timeאָ֣ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore Horam הֹרָם֙ (hō·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2036: Horam -- a Canaanite king king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Gezer גֶּ֔זֶר (ge·zer) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1507: Gezer -- 'portion', a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim went עָלָ֗ה (‘ā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to help לַעְזֹ֖ר (la‘·zōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid Lachish, לָכִ֑ישׁ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem but Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (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 struck him down וַיַּכֵּ֤הוּ (way·yak·kê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike along with his people, עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock leaving הִשְׁאִֽיר־ (hiš·’îr-) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant no בִּלְתִּ֥י (bil·tî) Preposition Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until survivors. שָׂרִֽיד׃ (śā·rîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8300: A survivor Links Joshua 10:33 NIVJoshua 10:33 NLT Joshua 10:33 ESV Joshua 10:33 NASB Joshua 10:33 KJV Joshua 10:33 BibleApps.com Joshua 10:33 Biblia Paralela Joshua 10:33 Chinese Bible Joshua 10:33 French Bible Joshua 10:33 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 10:33 Then Horam king of Gezer came up (Josh. 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