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Joshua 11:22

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Joshua 11:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive.

King James Version KJV

There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.

American Standard Version ASV

There was none of the Anakim left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, did some remain.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Not one of the Anakim was to be seen in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, some were still living.

Free Bible Version FBV

and there were no descendants of Anak left in the land of Israel, only some in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

There was no Anakim left in the lande of the children of Israel: onely in Azzah, in Gath, and in Ashdod were they left.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

There hath not been left Anakim in the land of the sons of Israel; only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, were they left.

World English Bible WEB

There were none of the Anakim left in the land of the children of Israel. Only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, did some remain.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

He left not any of the stock of the Enacims, in the land of the children of Israel: except the cities of Gaza, and Geth, and Azotus, in which alone they were left.

Translation for Translators T4T

As a result, there were no descendants of Anak who remained alive in Israel. Only a few remained alive in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod cities.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 11:22

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Joshua 11:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לֹֽא נוֹתַ֣ר עֲנָקִ֔ים בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל רַ֗ק בְּ/עַזָּ֛ה בְּ/גַ֥ת וּ/בְ/אַשְׁדּ֖וֹד נִשְׁאָֽרוּ
לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part
נוֹתַ֣ר yâthar H3498 to remain V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
עֲנָקִ֔ים ʻĂnâqîy H6062 Anakite N-mp
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Prep | N-cs
בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
רַ֗ק raq H7535 except DirObjM
בְּ/עַזָּ֛ה ʻAzzâh H5804 Gaza Prep | N-proper
בְּ/גַ֥ת Gath H1661 Gath Prep | N-proper
וּ/בְ/אַשְׁדּ֖וֹד ʼAshdôwd H795 Ashdod Conj | Prep | N-proper
נִשְׁאָֽרוּ shâʼar H7604 to remain V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 11:22

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נוֹתַ֣ר yâthar H3498 "to remain" V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word 'yâthar' means to remain or be left, and can also mean to excel or have more than enough, often translated as 'remain' or 'preserve'.
Definition: 1) to be left over, remain, remain over, leave 1a) (Qal) remainder (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be left over, remain over, be left behind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to leave over, leave 1c2) to save over, preserve alive 1c3) to excel, show pre-eminence 1c4) to show excess, have more than enough, have an excess
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest. See also: Genesis 30:36; 2 Samuel 9:1; Psalms 79:11.
עֲנָקִ֔ים ʻĂnâqîy H6062 "Anakite" N-mp
An Anakite or descendant of Anak, referring to a tribe of giant people in southern Canaan, as seen in Deuteronomy 1 and 2. This word describes the family or tribe of Anak.
Definition: Someone descended from Anak who was a man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.13.22; father of: Ahiman (H0289), Sheshai (H8344) and Talmai (H8526); also called Anakim at Deu.1.28; 2.10,11,21; 9.2; 1x,22; 14.12,15; Group of a.naq (עֲנָק "Anak" H6061) § Anakims = "long-necked" a tribe of giants, descendants of Anak, which dwelled in southern Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Anakim. See also: Deuteronomy 1:28; Deuteronomy 9:2; Joshua 14:15.
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל 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.
רַ֗ק raq H7535 "except" DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'except' or 'only', used to limit or emphasize something, like in Exodus 12:11 where it says to eat the Passover meal in haste, with nothing but your clothes on. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
Definition: 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. See also: Genesis 6:5; Joshua 13:14; Psalms 32:6.
בְּ/עַזָּ֛ה ʻAzzâh H5804 "Gaza" Prep | N-proper
Azzah is another name for Gaza, a Philistine city in southwest Palestine, meaning 'the strong' in Hebrew.
Definition: § Azzah = "the strong" another name for 'Gaza', a city of the Philistines located in the extreme southwest of Palestine close to the Mediterranean
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Azzah, Gaza. See also: Genesis 10:19; 1 Kings 5:4; Jeremiah 25:20.
בְּ/גַ֥ת Gath H1661 "Gath" Prep | N-proper
Gath was a major city of the Philistines, the same people who lived in Goliath's hometown, and its name means winepress in Hebrew.
Definition: § Gath = "winepress" one of the five royal or chief cities of the Philistines and the native city of Goliath
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Gath. See also: Joshua 11:22; 2 Samuel 21:20; Psalms 56:1.
וּ/בְ/אַשְׁדּ֖וֹד ʼAshdôwd H795 "Ashdod" Conj | Prep | N-proper
Ashdod refers to a powerful Philistine city on the Mediterranean Sea, west of Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Bible as a major city. The name means powerful.
Definition: § Ashdod = "powerful" a major Philistine city on the Mediterranean Sea west from Jerusalem, modern Esdud
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Ahdod. See also: Joshua 11:22; 1 Samuel 6:17; Isaiah 20:1.
נִשְׁאָֽרוּ shâʼar H7604 "to remain" V-Niphal-Perf-3cp
To remain or be left over, as in Joshua 10:20. It can also mean to spare or reserve something, like God sparing Noah in Genesis 7:23. This word is used to describe the remnant of Israel.
Definition: 1) to remain, be left over, be left behind 1a) (Qal) to remain 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be left over, be left alive, survive 1b1a) remainder, remnant (participle) 1b2) to be left behind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to leave over, spare 1c2) to leave or keep over 1c3) to have left 1c4) to leave (as a gift)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: leave, (be) left, let, remain, remnant, reserve, the rest. See also: Genesis 7:23; 1 Kings 22:47; Isaiah 4:3.

Study Notes — Joshua 11:22

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1 1 Samuel 17:4 Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height,
2 1 Chronicles 18:1 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines.
3 Joshua 15:46 from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages;
4 2 Chronicles 26:6 Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.
5 1 Chronicles 8:13 and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).
6 1 Chronicles 29:4–8 three thousand talents of gold (the gold of Ophir) and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings, for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.
7 2 Samuel 21:16–22 Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha. Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. And there was still another battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.
8 Isaiah 20:1 Before the year that the chief commander, sent by Sargon king of Assyria, came to Ashdod and attacked and captured it,
9 Nehemiah 13:23–24 In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah.
10 Judges 3:3 the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath.

Joshua 11:22 Summary

This verse, Joshua 11:22, tells us that the Anakim, a group of giant and powerful people, were mostly eliminated from the land of Israel, except for a few who survived in the cities of Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod. This shows us that God is a God of power and justice, who will ultimately destroy all evil and sin, as seen in Revelation 20:10-15. It also reminds us that God is faithful to His people and will help them overcome any challenge, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6. By trusting in God's power and faithfulness, we can overcome our own 'giants' and live a life of victory and purpose, as seen in 2 Corinthians 2:14 and Philippians 4:13.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the Anakim and why were they significant in the biblical narrative?

The Anakim were a group of giant, powerful people who lived in the land of Canaan, as described in Joshua 11:22 and Numbers 13:33, and were seen as a threat to the Israelites, but God gave them victory over the Anakim as part of His plan to give Israel the promised land, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:28 and Joshua 10:12-14

Why did some Anakim survive in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod?

The Bible does not give a specific reason why some Anakim survived in these cities, but it may be because these cities were part of the Philistine territories, which the Israelites did not fully conquer until later, as seen in 1 Samuel 5:1-12 and 1 Kings 2:39-40

What can we learn from the elimination of the Anakim in the land of Israel?

The elimination of the Anakim teaches us about God's power and faithfulness to His people, as seen in Joshua 11:22 and Exodus 34:24, and reminds us that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who will ultimately destroy all evil and sin, as seen in Revelation 20:10-15 and Romans 6:23

How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty?

Joshua 11:22 illustrates God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples, as seen in Psalm 103:19 and Daniel 4:35, and demonstrates how God uses human events to accomplish His will, as seen in Isaiah 46:10 and Romans 11:36

Reflection Questions

  1. What are the 'giants' in my life that God wants to help me overcome, and how can I trust in His power and faithfulness to do so, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-20 and 1 Corinthians 10:13?
  2. How can I apply the lesson of God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples to my own life and circumstances, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11?
  3. What are some ways that I can cooperate with God's plan to destroy evil and sin in my own life, as seen in Galatians 5:16-24 and Colossians 3:5-10?
  4. How can I use the story of the Anakim to share the gospel with others and demonstrate God's power and love, as seen in 1 Peter 3:15-16 and Matthew 28:18-20?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 11:22

There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel,.... For those that escaped the sword fled elsewhere, particularly to the following places: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 11:22

And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 11:22

Three cities of the Philistines, to which they retired, and where we find some of them afterwards, ; which may be one reason why the Israelites durst not make an attempt upon these places, though they were a part of their possession.

Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 11:22

Joshua 11:22 There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.Ver. 22. Only in Gaza, &c.] Three Philistine cities. See 2 Samuel 21:15-22.

Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 11:22

(22) Only in . . . Gath.-Goliath of Gath and his gigantic relatives (1 Samuel 17 and 2 Samuel 21) seem to have been a part of this remnant.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 11:22

Verse 22. In Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod] The whole race of the Anakims was extirpated in this war, except those who had taken refuge in the above cities, which belonged to the Philistines; and in which some of the descendants of Anak were found even in the days of David.

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 11:22

22. only in Gaza] See above, Joshua 10:41. in Gath] One of the five royal cities of the Philistines (Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 6:17), and the native place of the giant Goliath, who, though doubtless of the old stock of the Anakims (1 Samuel 17:4; 2 Samuel 21:18-20), is called a Philistine, shewing that in David’s time the two races had coalesced and become one. Gath occupied a strong position (2 Chronicles 11:8), on the border of Judah and Philistia (1 Samuel 21:10; 1 Chronicles 18:1) near Shoco and Adullam (2 Chronicles 11:8), and from its strength and resources formed the key of both countries. and in Ashdod] Ashdod or Azotus (Acts 8:40) was situated about 30 miles from the southern frontier of Palestine, three from the Mediterranean Sea, and nearly midway between Gaza and Joppa. It was assigned to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:47), but was never subdued by the Israelites, and even down to Nehemiah’s age it preserved its distinctiveness of race and language (Nehemiah 13:23-24). It was the city of Dagon (1 Samuel 5:1-7), and against it, as against Gaza, the prophets often direct their denunciations (Jeremiah 25:20; Amos 1:8; Zephaniah 2:4; Zechariah 9:6).

Barnes' Notes on Joshua 11:22

Gaza, Gath, Ashdod - See the Joshua 13:3 note.

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 11:22

22. Gath — The city of the giant Goliath had been searched for in vain, till J.L.

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