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Chapter 10
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Joshua 10:9

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Berean Standard Bible

After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.

American Standard Version (1901)

Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly; for he went up from Gilgal all the night.

Bible in Basic English

So Joshua, having come up from Gilgal all night, made a sudden attack on them.

Free Bible Version

By marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua arrived without warning.

Geneva Bible 1599

Ioshua therefore came vnto them suddenly: for he went vp from Gilgal all the night.

King James (Authorized) Version

Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.

Translation for Translators

Joshua’s army marched all night and arrived very early in the morning.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched all night from Gilgal.

Noah Webster Bible

Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.

World English Bible

Joshua therefore came to them suddenly. He marched from Gilgal all night.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua cometh in unto them suddenly (all the night he hath gone up from Gilgal),

Context

The Day the Sun Stood Still

⁸The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.”⁹After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.¹⁰And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

Summary

In Joshua 10:9, we see the urgency and faith of Joshua as he leads the Israelites in battle against the Amorite kings. Joshua's strategy to march all night from Gilgal to Gibeon demonstrates his reliance on God's guidance and his determination to fulfill God's promises. This verse highlights Joshua's boldness and unwavering trust in the Lord, setting an example for believers to seek God's direction in times of need. Ultimately, Joshua's obedience and faithfulness lead to a miraculous victory as God intervenes by throwing the enemy into confusion, showcasing His power and faithfulness to His people.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Joshua - came unto them suddenly - This he did by a forced march during the night, for he went up from Gilgal all night; from Gilgal to Gibeon was about eighteen or twenty miles; and, having fallen so unexpectedly on these confederate kings, they were immediately thrown into confusion.

Joshua 10:9

The Day the Sun Stood Still

⁸The LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for I have delivered them into your hand. Not one of them shall stand against you.”⁹After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.¹⁰And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.

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Berean Standard Bible

After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.

American Standard Version (1901)

Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly; for he went up from Gilgal all the night.

Bible in Basic English

So Joshua, having come up from Gilgal all night, made a sudden attack on them.

Free Bible Version

By marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua arrived without warning.

Geneva Bible 1599

Ioshua therefore came vnto them suddenly: for he went vp from Gilgal all the night.

King James (Authorized) Version

Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.

Translation for Translators

Joshua’s army marched all night and arrived very early in the morning.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched all night from Gilgal.

Noah Webster Bible

Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.

World English Bible

Joshua therefore came to them suddenly. He marched from Gilgal all night.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua cometh in unto them suddenly (all the night he hath gone up from Gilgal),