Joshua 10:9
Joshua 10:9 in Multiple Translations
After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.
Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.
Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly; for he went up from Gilgal all the night.
So Joshua, having come up from Gilgal all night, made a sudden attack on them.
By marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua arrived without warning.
Ioshua therefore came vnto them suddenly: for he went vp from Gilgal all the night.
And Joshua cometh in unto them suddenly (all the night he hath gone up from Gilgal),
Joshua therefore came to them suddenly. He marched from Gilgal all night.
Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.
So Josue going up from Galgal all the night, came upon them suddenly.
Joshua’s army marched all night and arrived very early in the morning.
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 10:9
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Joshua 10:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֧א
אֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
פִּתְאֹ֑ם
כָּל
הַ/לַּ֕יְלָה
עָלָ֖ה
מִן
הַ/גִּלְגָּֽל
וַ/יָּבֹ֧א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
Yᵉhôwshûwaʻ
H3091
Joshua
N-proper
פִּתְאֹ֑ם
pithʼôwm
H6597
suddenly
Adv
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/לַּ֕יְלָה
layil
H3915
night
Art | N-ms
עָלָ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/גִּלְגָּֽל
Gilgâl
H1537
Galilee
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 10:9
וַ/יָּבֹ֧א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֲלֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ
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.
פִּתְאֹ֑ם
pithʼôwm
H6597
"suddenly"
Adv
This word means happening suddenly or quickly, like an unexpected event. It is used in the Bible to describe surprising things that happen to people like Jacob and Joseph.
Definition: adv 1) suddenly, surprisingly subst 2) suddenness
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: straightway, sudden(-ly). See also: Numbers 6:9; Proverbs 7:22; Psalms 64:5.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
הַ/לַּ֕יְלָה
layil
H3915
"night"
Art | N-ms
Night refers to the time of darkness, opposed to day, and can also symbolize adversity or hardship. It is a period of rest, but also of potential danger or uncertainty.
Definition: 1) night 1a) night (as opposed to day) 1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: (mid-)night (season). See also: Genesis 1:5; 2 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 1:2.
עָלָ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/גִּלְגָּֽל
Gilgâl
H1537
"Galilee"
Art | N-proper
Gilgal refers to three places in Palestine, including a region conquered by Joshua. The name means 'a wheel, rolling' and is related to the word for Galilee, a region in northern Israel. Gilgal is mentioned in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling" a region conquered by Joshua, site unsure Another spelling of ga.lil (גָּלִיל "Galilee" H1551)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Gilgal. See also H1019 (בֵּית הַגִּלְגָּל). See also: Deuteronomy 11:30; 1 Samuel 11:15; Micah 6:5.
Study Notes — Joshua 10:9
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- Joshua 10:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
- Sermons on Joshua 10:9
Context — The Day the Sun Stood Still
7So Joshua and his whole army, including all the mighty men of valor, came from Gilgal.
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. 11As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ecclesiastes 9:10 | Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 2:3 | Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. |
| 3 | Proverbs 24:11–12 | Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? |
| 4 | Proverbs 22:29 | Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 11:9–11 | So they said to the messengers who had come, “Tell the men of Jabesh-gilead: ‘Deliverance will be yours tomorrow by the time the sun is hot.’” And when the messengers relayed this to the men of Jabesh, they rejoiced. Then the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Tomorrow we will come out, and you can do with us whatever seems good to you.” The next day Saul organized the troops into three divisions, and during the morning watch they invaded the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them, until the hottest part of the day. And the survivors were so scattered that no two of them were left together. |
| 6 | 2 Timothy 4:2 | Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. |
Joshua 10:9 Summary
[Joshua 10:9 tells us that after marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught the enemy by surprise. This shows us that Joshua trusted God's plan and timing, and was willing to take bold action to follow Him. As we read in Psalm 20:7, trusting in God's power and guidance gives us the courage to face challenges, and as seen in Romans 8:28, God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joshua march all night from Gilgal?
Joshua marched all night from Gilgal to catch the enemy by surprise, as guided by the Lord, who had already promised him victory in Joshua 10:8, and as seen in similar instances of faith and obedience in Genesis 14:15 and Exodus 17:8-13.
What can we learn from Joshua's immediate action after receiving God's word?
Joshua's immediate action after receiving God's word in Joshua 10:8 demonstrates his faith and trust in God, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and James 1:22-25, showing us the importance of promptly obeying God's commands.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual warfare?
This verse illustrates the spiritual warfare principle of trusting in God's power and guidance, as taught in Ephesians 6:10-18 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, where believers are called to trust in God's strength and strategy to overcome spiritual enemies.
What role does surprise play in this verse?
The element of surprise in Joshua 10:9 serves as a military tactic, but also highlights God's sovereignty and ability to give His people strategic advantages, as seen in other biblical accounts like Genesis 3:1-7 and 1 Samuel 17:45-47.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's guidance and timing, just like Joshua did?
- How can I apply the principle of prompt obedience to God's word in my daily life, as demonstrated by Joshua in this verse?
- What are some spiritual battles I am facing, and how can I trust in God's power and strategy to overcome them, as seen in this verse and other scriptures like Ephesians 6:10-18?
- In what ways can I use the element of surprise, or unconventional approaches, to serve God and advance His kingdom in my sphere of influence?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:9
Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly,.... Which no doubt threw them into consternation and confusion: [and] went up from Gilgal all night; he chose the night for secrecy and surprise, and that he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 10:9
Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night. Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
Though assured by God of the victory, yet he useth all prudent means, and surpriseth them. It is not said that he went from Gilgal to Gibeon in a night’ s space, but only that he travelled all night; unto which you may add part either of the foregoing or of the following day.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
Joshua 10:9 Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, [and] went up from Gilgal all night.Ver. 9. And went up from Gilgal all night.] He marched all night, and fought all day for these Gibeonites; of whose faithfulness he might well have doubted. They took not so much pains in coming to deceive him as he in going to deliver them. It is the noblest victory to "overcome evil with good."
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
(9) And went up.—Better thus, And Joshua came upon them suddenly; (for) all the night he had marched (come up) from Gilgal. The expression “went up” is geographically correct, because the line of march from Gilgal to Gibeon is an ascent the whole way.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
Verse 9. 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.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 10:9
9. came unto them suddenly] He marched the whole night, and in the morning, “when the sun rose behind him, he was already in the open ground at the foot of the heights of Gibeon, where the kings were encamped.”
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 10:9
9. Suddenly — Because Joshua believed the words of Jehovah he made a bold and sudden movement.
Sermons on Joshua 10:9
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Self Denial (Reading) by John Wesley | In this video, James Christian introduces the John Wesley Sermon series and encourages listeners to engage with classic Christian texts in audiobook form. He emphasizes the importa |
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The Days of Our Flesh by Steve Hill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not wasting time and being motivated to make a difference in the world. He encourages the audience to seek a pastor who wil |
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(Through the Bible) Ecclesiastes 7-12 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of remembering God in one's youth. He highlights that most conversions to Jesus Christ happen during the teenage years and en |
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One Lion; Two Lions; No Lion at All by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon addresses the issue of slothfulness, using the metaphor of lions to illustrate the excuses people make to avoid taking action, particularly in their spiritual lives. |
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Thou Knowest by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of completing the task at hand and not leaving it unfinished. He shares personal experiences of staying committed to evangeli |
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The Heavenly Race by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of running the heavenly race and obtaining the ultimate prize of eternal life in heaven. He compares the race to a life-or-de |
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The Way to Serve God by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose and doing it with passion and dedication. He encourages the audience to identify what their hands sh |