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Joshua 24:28

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Joshua sent the people away, every man unto his inheritance.

Bible in Basic English

Then Joshua let the people go away, every man to his heritage.

Free Bible Version

Then Joshua dismissed the people, sending them to their allotted lands.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Ioshua let the people depart, euery man vnto his inheritance.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance.

Translation for Translators

Then Joshua sent the people away, and all of them returned to their own areas/homes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

Noah Webster Bible

So Joshua let the people depart, every man to his inheritance.

World English Bible

So Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua sendeth the people away, each to his inheritance.

Context

Choose Whom You Will Serve

²⁷And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God.”²⁸Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

Summary

This verse records the covenant renewal ceremony where Joshua made a covenant with the people of Israel at Shechem. It symbolizes the commitment of the Israelites to serve and obey the Lord alone. The stone set up under the oak tree served as a witness to the covenant made that day, reminding the people of their promise to follow God. This event marked a significant moment in Israel's history, solidifying their dedication to God and His commandments.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

So Joshua - After this verse the Septuagint insert Jos 24:31.

Joshua 24:28

Choose Whom You Will Serve

²⁷And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God.”²⁸Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

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Berean Standard Bible

Then Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Joshua sent the people away, every man unto his inheritance.

Bible in Basic English

Then Joshua let the people go away, every man to his heritage.

Free Bible Version

Then Joshua dismissed the people, sending them to their allotted lands.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Ioshua let the people depart, euery man vnto his inheritance.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance.

Translation for Translators

Then Joshua sent the people away, and all of them returned to their own areas/homes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

Noah Webster Bible

So Joshua let the people depart, every man to his inheritance.

World English Bible

So Joshua sent the people away, each to his own inheritance.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joshua sendeth the people away, each to his inheritance.