Joshua 10:36
Joshua 10:36 in Multiple Translations
Then Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it.
And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron; and they fought against it:
And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron; and they fought against it:
And Joshua and all Israel with him went up from Eglon to Hebron, and made an attack on it;
Joshua and the Israelite army left Eglon and went to attack Hebron.
Then Ioshua went vp from Eglon, and all Israel with him vnto Hebron, and they fought against it.
And Joshua goeth up, and all Israel with him, from Eglon to Hebron, and they fight against it,
Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, to Hebron; and they fought against it.
And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, to Hebron; and they fought against it:
He went up also with all Israel from Eglon to Hebron, and fought against it:
Then Joshua and his army went west from Eglon up into the hills to Hebron city. They attacked the city
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Joshua 10:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֣עַל
יְ֠הוֹשֻׁעַ
וְ/כָֽל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל
עִמּ֛/וֹ
מֵ/עֶגְל֖וֹנָ/ה
חֶבְר֑וֹנָ/ה
וַ/יִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ
עָלֶֽי/הָ
וַ/יַּ֣עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְ֠הוֹשֻׁעַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
N-proper
וְ/כָֽל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
עִמּ֛/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
מֵ/עֶגְל֖וֹנָ/ה
ʻEglôwn
H5700
Eglon
Prep | N-proper | Suff
חֶבְר֑וֹנָ/ה
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
N-proper | Suff
וַ/יִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ
lâcham
H3898
to fight
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 10:36
וַ/יַּ֣עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
יְ֠הוֹשֻׁעַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
"Joshua"
N-proper
Joshua was a leader in the Bible, first mentioned in Ezra 2:2, who helped the Israelites return from exile. His name means Jehovah is salvation, and he is also known as Jeshua in some parts of the Bible. He was a key figure in the conquest of Canaan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; son of: Jehozadak (H3087); father of: Joiakim (H3113); also called Jeshua at Ezr.2.2; 3.2,8; 4.3; 5.2; 1x12.1,7,10,26; § Joshua or Jehoshua = "Jehovah is salvation" 1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan 2) a resident of Beth-shemesh on whose land the Ark of the Covenant came to a stop after the Philistines returned it 3) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration 4) governor of Jerusalem under king Josiah who gave his name to a gate of the city of Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: Jehoshua, Jehoshuah, Joshua. Compare H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ), H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ). See also: Exodus 17:9; Joshua 9:15; Zechariah 6:11.
וְ/כָֽל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
עִמּ֛/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
מֵ/עֶגְל֖וֹנָ/ה
ʻEglôwn
H5700
"Eglon"
Prep | N-proper | Suff
Eglon was a king of Moab who oppressed Israel for 18 years before being killed by Ehud. The name also refers to a city in Canaan that opposed Israel's conquest.
Definition: A man of the Moabites living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.3.12 § Eglon = "calf-like" 1) king of Moab who oppressed the children of Israel for 18 years before he was killed by the judge Ehud 2) a royal city in Canaan that opposed the conquest; located in the low lands of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Eglon. See also: Joshua 10:3; Joshua 12:12; Judges 3:17.
חֶבְר֑וֹנָ/ה
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
N-proper | Suff
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
וַ/יִּֽלָּחֲמ֖וּ
lâcham
H3898
"to fight"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to feed on or consume something, often referring to eating food or battling against someone. It's used in stories like David's battles and the Israelites' struggles in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) to fight, do battle, make war 1a) (Qal) to fight, do battle 1b) (Niphal) to engage in battle, wage war
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: devour, eat, [idiom] ever, fight(-ing), overcome, prevail, (make) war(-ring). See also: Exodus 1:10; 2 Samuel 8:10; Psalms 35:1.
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — Joshua 10:36
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- Joshua 10:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 10:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 10:36
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:36
- Sermons on Joshua 10:36
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.
37They captured it and put to the sword its king, all its villages, and all the people. Joshua left no survivors, just as he had done at Eglon; he devoted to destruction Hebron and everyone in it. 38Finally Joshua and all Israel with him turned toward Debir and fought against it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 1:10 | Judah also marched against the Canaanites who were living in Hebron (formerly known as Kiriath-arba), and they struck down Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:13 | According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) |
| 3 | Joshua 14:13–14 | Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. |
| 4 | Numbers 13:22 | They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, dwelled. It had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt. |
| 5 | Joshua 15:54 | Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 12:23 | Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: |
| 7 | Joshua 10:5 | So the five kings of the Amorites—the kings of Jerusalem, Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon—joined forces and advanced with all their armies. They camped before Gibeon and made war against it. |
| 8 | Genesis 13:18 | So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the Oaks of Mamre at Hebron, where he built an altar to the LORD. |
| 9 | 2 Samuel 15:9–10 | “Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron. Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” |
| 10 | Joshua 10:3 | Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying, |
Joshua 10:36 Summary
[Joshua 10:36 tells us that Joshua and the Israelites went up from Eglon to Hebron and fought against it. This means they trusted in God's power and promises to give them victory over their enemies, just as God had promised in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:3-4. We can learn from Joshua's example by trusting in God's power and promises in our own lives, and remembering that He is always with us, as stated in Matthew 28:20. By trusting in God, we can overcome any challenge that comes our way, just as the Israelites did in Joshua 10:36.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joshua and the Israelites attack Hebron?
Joshua and the Israelites attacked Hebron as part of their campaign to conquer the Promised Land, as instructed by God in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:3-4. This was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:7.
What can we learn from Joshua's military strategy in this verse?
Joshua's strategy was to follow God's leading and trust in His power, as seen in Joshua 10:8 and Joshua 10:40. This teaches us to rely on God's guidance and strength in our own battles, whether physical or spiritual.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Joshua?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Joshua's conquest of Canaan, which demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people and His covenant promises, as stated in Joshua 21:43-45 and Deuteronomy 7:1-6.
What does this verse reveal about Joshua's character and leadership?
This verse shows Joshua's obedience to God's commands and his courage in the face of adversity, as seen in Joshua 1:7-9 and Joshua 10:25. Joshua's leadership is an example for us to follow, trusting in God's power and promises to overcome our own challenges.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'battles' in my own life that I need to trust God to fight for me, and how can I apply the lessons from Joshua's conquests to my own life?
- How can I, like Joshua, demonstrate courage and obedience in the face of uncertainty or adversity, and what role does faith play in this process?
- In what ways can I see God's power and promises at work in my own life, and how can I trust in Him to overcome the challenges I face, just as the Israelites did in Joshua 10:36?
- What does it mean for me to 'fight against' my own spiritual enemies, such as sin and doubt, and how can I trust in God's power to overcome them, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:36
And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron,.... Which lay in the hill country, and therefore they are said to go up to it from Eglon, which lay lower; and, according to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:36
Then Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, unto Libnah, and fought against Libnah: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 10:36
Which though they took and killed all its inhabitants, yet they did not keep it; and therefore when Joshua and his army had forsaken it, and were returned to Gilgal, it seems the giants and other Canaanites being burnt out, or driven away from their former seats, planted and fortified themselves there; which made it necessary for Caleb to take it a second time, as is recorded . Or this is the same story, and the same conquest of Hebron, which is here generally related, and afterwards repeated, and more particularly described, ,14.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:36
Joshua 10:36 And Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, unto Hebron; and they fought against it:Ver. 36. Unto Hebron.] See more of this victory in Joshua 14:13-15; Joshua 15:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 10:36
Verse 36. - 37. Hebron - and the king thereof] See the note on Joshua 10:3. From Joshua 10:23 we learn that the king of Hebron was one of those five whom Joshua slew and hanged on five trees at Makkedah. How then can it be said that he slew the king of Hebron when he took the city, which was some days after the transactions at Makkedah? Either this slaying of the king of Hebron must refer to what had already been done, or the Hebronites, finding that their king fell in battle, had set up another in his place; which was the king Joshua slew, after he had taken the city and its dependencies, as is related Joshua 10:37. It appears that the city of Hebron had fallen back into the hands of the Canaanites, for it was again taken from them by the tribe of Judah, Judges 1:10. Debir had also fallen into their hands, for it was reconquered by Othniel, the son-in-law of Caleb, Judges 1:11-13. The manner in which Calmet accounts for this is very natural: Joshua, in his rapid conquests, contented himself with taking, demolishing, and burning those cities; but did not garrison any of them, for fear of weakening his army. In several instances no doubt the scattered Canaanites returned, repeopled, and put those cities in a state of defence. Hence the Israelites were obliged to conquer them a second time.
This is a more rational way of accounting for these things, than that which supposes that the first chapter of Judges gives the more detailed account of the transactions recorded here; for there it is expressly said, that these transactions took place after the death of Joshua, (see Judges 1:1), and consequently cannot be the same that are mentioned here.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:36
36. unto Hebron] which lay next in a tolerably direct line. He is said to have “gone up” to it, for, in order to invest it, he had to march from the plain to the hill country.
Sermons on Joshua 10:36
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Abrahams' Journey by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting one's life and youth by going back to worldly ways. He uses the example of Abraham and the prodigal son to illu |
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Where Would You Pitch Your Tent? by Percy Ray | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing and following the word of God without being influenced by those who try to undermine it. He encourages the congr |
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Old Testament Survey - Part 8 by Dick Woodward | This sermon delves into the story of Abraham in the book of Genesis, highlighting the importance of faith in pleasing God and the journey of surrendering everything to Him. It expl |
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The Life of Abraham - Part 2 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. He emphasizes the theme of restoration and how God can bring us out of the mess we create for o |
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The Committed Life by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of a committed life through the example of Abraham, who was called by God during a time of great moral decline. God revealed Himself to Abr |