Joshua 24:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand.

American Standard Version (1901)

but I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand.

Bible in Basic English

But I did not give ear to Balaam; and so he went on blessing you; and I kept you safe from him.

Free Bible Version

But I wasn't willing to listen to Balaam, so instead he blessed you repeatedly, and saved you from Balak.

Geneva Bible 1599

But I would not heare Balaam: therefore he blessed you, and I deliuered you out of his hand.

King James (Authorized) Version

But I would not hearken unto Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand.

Translation for Translators

But I would not do what Balaam asked, so he ◄blessed/said that I would do great things for► you four times, and I did not enable the army of Moab to defeat you [IDM].

Unlocked Literal Bible

But I did not listen to Balaam. Indeed, he blessed you. So I rescued you out of his hand.

Noah Webster Bible

But I would not hearken to Balaam; therefore he blessed you still: so I delivered you out of his hand.

World English Bible

but I would not listen to Balaam; therefore he blessed you still. So I delivered you out of his hand.

Young's Literal Translation

and I have not been willing to hearken to Balaam, and he doth greatly bless you, and I deliver you out of his hand.

Context

Joshua Reviews Israel’s History

⁹Then Balak son of Zippor, the king of Moab, set out to fight against Israel. He sent for Balaam son of Beor to curse you,¹⁰but I would not listen to Balaam. So he blessed you again and again, and I delivered you from his hand.

Summary

In Joshua 24:10, Joshua recounts God's faithfulness to the Israelites by delivering them from Egypt, leading them through the wilderness, and conquering their enemies to give them possession of the Promised Land. This verse serves as a reminder of God's mighty works on behalf of His people and emphasizes the importance of remembering and acknowledging His faithfulness in our lives. It encourages gratitude, trust, and obedience to God as we reflect on His past deeds and look forward to His continued provision and protection.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But I would not hearken unto Balaam,.... Who was very solicitous to get leave of the Lord to curse Israel, which he knew he could not do without; he had a goodwill to it but could not accomplish it: therefore he blessed you still; went on blessing Israel to the last, when Balak hoped every time he would have cursed them; and Balaam himself was very desirous of doing it; but could not, being overruled by the Lord, and under his restraint; which shows his power over evil spirits, and their agents: so I delivered you out of his hands: both out of the hand of Balak, who was intimidated from bringing his forces against them, and out of the hand of Balaam, who was not suffered to curse them.