Joshua 10:35
New International Version
They captured it that same day and put it to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it, just as they had done to Lachish.

New Living Translation
They captured it that day and killed everyone in it. He completely destroyed everyone, just as he had done at Lachish.

English Standard Version
And they captured it on that day, and struck it with the edge of the sword. And he devoted every person in it to destruction that day, as he had done to Lachish.

Berean Standard Bible
That day they captured Eglon and put it to the sword, and Joshua devoted to destruction everyone in the city, just as he had done to Lachish.

King James Bible
And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

New King James Version
They took it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; all the people who were in it he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

New American Standard Bible
They captured it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; and he utterly destroyed on that day every person who was in it, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

NASB 1995
They captured it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; and he utterly destroyed that day every person who was in it, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

NASB 1977
And they captured it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; and he utterly destroyed that day every person who was in it, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they captured it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; and every person who was in it, he devoted to destruction on that day according to all that he had done to Lachish.

Amplified Bible
They captured it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; and on that day he utterly destroyed every person who was in it, just as he had done to Lachish.

Christian Standard Bible
On that day they captured it and struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword. He completely destroyed it that day, just as he had done to Lachish.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day they captured it and struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword. He completely destroyed it that day, just as he had done to Lachish.

American Standard Version
and they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword; and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

Contemporary English Version
captured it that same day, then killed everyone, as they had done at Lachish.

English Revised Version
and they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They captured it that day and killed everyone in it. He claimed it for the LORD by destroying it the same way he had destroyed Lachish.

Good News Translation
They captured it the same day and put everyone there to death, just as they had done at Lachish.

International Standard Version
They captured it on that day, attacking it in battle. Then Joshua completely destroyed it that day, the same way he had dealt with Lachish.

Majority Standard Bible
That day they captured Eglon and put it to the sword, and Joshua devoted to destruction everyone in the city, just as he had done to Lachish.

NET Bible
That day they captured it and put the sword to all who lived there. That day they annihilated it just as they had done to Lachish.

New Heart English Bible
They took it on that day, and struck it with the edge of the sword. He utterly destroyed all the souls who were in it that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were in it he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

World English Bible
They took it on that day, and struck it with the edge of the sword. He utterly destroyed all the souls who were in it that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and capture it on that day, and strike it by the mouth of the sword, and every person who [is] in it he has devoted on that day, according to all that he did to Lachish.

Young's Literal Translation
and capture it on that day, and smite it by the mouth of the sword, and every person who is in it on that day he hath devoted, according to all that he did to Lachish.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will take it in that day, and they will smite it with the mouth of the sword, and every soul which is in it in that day he exterminated according to all which he did to Lachish.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And took it the same day: and put to the sword all the souls that were in it, according to all that he had done to Lachis.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he also defeated it on the same day. And he struck all the souls that were in it with the edge of the sword, in accord with all that he had done to Lachish.

New American Bible
and captured it the same day, putting it to the sword. On that day he put under the ban every person in it, just as he had done at Lachish.

New Revised Standard Version
and they took it that day, and struck it with the edge of the sword; and every person in it he utterly destroyed that day, as he had done to Lachish.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the persons that were in it, as he had done to Lachish.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he defeated it on that day and he destroyed it by the mouth of the sword and all the persons that there were in it, just as he did to Lakish
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord delivered it into the hand of Israel; and he took it on that day, and slew the inhabitants with the edge of the sword, and slew every thing breathing in it, as they did to Lachis.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Conquest of the Southern Cities
34So Joshua moved on from Lachish to Eglon, and all Israel with him. They laid siege to it and fought against it. 35That day they captured Eglon and put it to the sword, and Joshua devoted to destruction everyone in the city, just as he had done to Lachish. 36Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:2
and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy.

Deuteronomy 20:16-17
However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes. / For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you,

Joshua 6:21
With the edge of the sword they devoted to destruction everything in the city—man and woman, young and old, oxen, sheep, and donkeys.

Joshua 8:24-26
When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai who had pursued them into the field and wilderness, and when every last one of them had fallen by the sword, all the Israelites returned to Ai and put it to the sword as well. / A total of twelve thousand men and women fell that day—all the people of Ai. / Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai.

Judges 1:8
Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire.

1 Samuel 15:3
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.’”

1 Kings 9:21
their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

2 Kings 17:18
So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained,

2 Chronicles 32:21
and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.

Isaiah 37:36
Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!

Jeremiah 50:21
Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD.

Matthew 11:20-24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ...

Matthew 24:2
“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Luke 10:13-15
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!

Luke 19:27
And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

on that day

Joshua 10:32
And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it on the second day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah.

utterly

Joshua 10:37
And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon; but destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that were therein.

Leviticus 26:44
And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God.

Job 19:10
He hath destroyed me on every side, and I am gone: and mine hope hath he removed like a tree.

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Joshua 10
1. Five kings war against Gibeon
6. 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














That day they captured Eglon
Eglon was a significant Canaanite city located in the Shephelah region of Judah. The capture of Eglon was part of Joshua's southern campaign, which was a strategic move to secure the land promised to Israel. The rapid conquest of Eglon demonstrates the effectiveness of Joshua's military strategy and the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over their enemies. This event is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites taking possession of the Promised Land, as commanded by God.

and put it to the sword
The phrase "put it to the sword" indicates a complete military victory, where the inhabitants of the city were killed. This was a common practice in ancient warfare, often intended to prevent future rebellion and to demonstrate total dominance. In the context of the Israelite conquest, it also served as a means of purging the land of idolatry and pagan practices, in accordance with God's instructions to Moses in Deuteronomy 7:2.

and Joshua devoted to destruction everyone in the city
The term "devoted to destruction" translates the Hebrew word "herem," which refers to the complete consecration of something to God, often through its destruction. This was a divine command given to ensure that the Israelites would not be influenced by the Canaanite's idolatrous practices. It reflects the seriousness of maintaining the purity of worship and obedience to God. This act also prefigures the final judgment, where sin and rebellion are completely eradicated.

just as he had done to Lachish
Lachish was another key city in the southern campaign, and its destruction set a precedent for the treatment of other Canaanite cities. The mention of Lachish serves to remind the reader of the consistency and thoroughness of Joshua's campaign. It also highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, as each victory reinforced the certainty of God's word. The destruction of Lachish and Eglon can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, where He will establish His kingdom in righteousness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joshua
The leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the conquest of Canaan.

2. Israelites
The people of God, chosen to inherit the Promised Land.

3. Eglon
A city in Canaan that was captured and destroyed by the Israelites.

4. Lachish
Another Canaanite city previously conquered by Joshua and the Israelites.

5. Canaan
The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
The Israelites' actions at Eglon demonstrate their obedience to God's specific instructions. Believers today are called to obey God's Word, even when it is challenging.

God's Sovereignty and Justice
The destruction of Eglon reflects God's sovereign judgment against sin. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.

Faith in God's Promises
Just as the Israelites trusted God's promise to give them the land, Christians are called to trust in God's promises for their lives.

Spiritual Warfare
The physical battles in Joshua symbolize the spiritual battles believers face. We are called to put on the full armor of God and stand firm against spiritual forces.

God's Faithfulness
The conquest of Canaan is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises to them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
That same
הַהוּא֙ (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֤וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

they captured [Eglon]
וַֽיִּלְכְּד֜וּהָ (way·yil·kə·ḏū·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

and struck down
וַיַּכּ֣וּהָ (way·yak·kū·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הַנֶּ֣פֶשׁ (han·ne·p̄eš)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

with the sword.
חֶ֔רֶב (ḥe·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

[Joshua] completely destroyed
הֶחֱרִ֑ים (he·ḥĕ·rîm)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2763: To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose

it that
הַה֖וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day,
בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

just as
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

he had done
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

to Lachish.
לְלָכִֽישׁ׃ (lə·lā·ḵîš)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem


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