Joshua 11:19
Joshua 11:19 in Multiple Translations
No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle.
There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle.
There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: they took all in battle.
Not one town made peace with the children of Israel, but only the Hivites of Gibeon: they took them all in war.
Not a single town made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. All the rest were conquered in battle.
Neither was there any citie that made peace with the children of Israel, saue those Hiuites that inhabited Gibeon: all other they tooke by battell.
there hath not been a city which made peace with the sons of Israel save the Hivite, inhabitants of Gibeon; the whole they have taken in battle;
There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle.
There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle.
There was hot a city that delivered itself to the children of Israel, except the Hevite, who dwelt in Gabaon: for he took all by fight.
There was only one group that made a peace agreement with the Israelis; they were the people of the Hiv people-group who lived in Gibeon. The Israelis captured all the other towns in battles.
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Context — Joshua Takes the Whole Land
19No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle.
20For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts to engage Israel in battle, so that they would be set apart for destruction and would receive no mercy, being annihilated as the LORD had commanded Moses. 21At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 9:3–27 | But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. They put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy. They went to Joshua in the camp at Gilgal and said to him and the men of Israel, “We have come from a distant land; please make a treaty with us.” But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you dwell near us. How can we make a treaty with you?” “We are your servants,” they said to Joshua. Then Joshua asked them, “Who are you and where have you come from?” “Your servants have come from a very distant land,” they replied, “because of the fame of the LORD your God. For we have heard the reports about Him: all that He did in Egypt, and all that He did to the two kings of the Amorites beyond the Jordan—Sihon king of Heshbon and Og king of Bashan, who reigned in Ashtaroth. So the elders and inhabitants of our land told us, ‘Take provisions for your journey; go to meet them and say to them: We are your servants. Please make a treaty with us.’ This bread of ours was warm when we packed it at home on the day we left to come to you. But take a look, it is now dry and moldy. These wineskins were new when we filled them, but look, they are cracked. And these clothes and sandals are worn out from our very long journey.” Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions, but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. Three days after they had made the treaty with the Gibeonites, the Israelites learned that they were neighbors, living among them. So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the congregation had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. And the whole congregation grumbled against the leaders. All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them. This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the whole congregation.” So the leaders kept their promise. Then Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said, “Why did you deceive us by telling us you live far away from us, when in fact you live among us? Now therefore you are under a curse and will perpetually serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.” The Gibeonites answered, “Your servants were told clearly that the LORD your God had commanded His servant Moses to give you all the land and wipe out all its inhabitants before you. So we greatly feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we have done this. Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.” So Joshua did this and delivered them from the hands of the Israelites, and they did not kill the Gibeonites. On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this day for the congregation of the LORD and for the altar at the place He would choose. |
Joshua 11:19 Summary
[This verse tells us that the only city that made peace with the Israelites was Gibeon, where the Hivites lived. All the other cities were taken in battle, which shows us that God was with the Israelites and helped them to conquer the land, just like He promised in Joshua 1:3-6. The fact that the Hivites made peace with the Israelites is a reminder that God is a God of mercy and compassion, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7. We can learn from this verse that obedience to God's commands is important, and that He will be with us as we follow Him, as seen in Joshua 1:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Hivites living in Gibeon make peace with the Israelites?
The Hivites living in Gibeon made peace with the Israelites because they were afraid of being destroyed, as seen in Joshua 9:24, and they deceived the Israelites into making a treaty with them, as recorded in Joshua 9:3-27.
Were there any other instances in the Bible where cities made peace with the Israelites?
While there were no other instances mentioned in the book of Joshua where cities made peace with the Israelites, the Bible does record instances of individuals, such as Rahab in Joshua 2:1-24 and the Gibeonites in Joshua 9:3-27, making peace with the Israelites.
What can we learn from the fact that all other cities were taken in battle?
The fact that all other cities were taken in battle highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:1-6, and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in Joshua 7:1-26.
How does this verse relate to God's larger plan for the Israelites?
This verse relates to God's larger plan for the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 23:31 and Deuteronomy 1:7-8, which was to give them the land of Canaan as an inheritance and to drive out the nations that lived there.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the Hivites' decision to make peace with the Israelites, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How do I respond to situations where I feel like I'm being 'taken in battle', and what can I learn from the Israelites' experiences in this verse?
- In what ways am I being called to be obedient to God's commands, and what are the consequences if I disobey?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and plan, even when faced with difficult circumstances or uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 11:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 11:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 11:19
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 11:19
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 11:19
Sermons on Joshua 11:19
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Joshua (Part 7): Don't Let Failure Be Final by Richard Sipley | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of failure and recovery using the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua chapter 9. The people of Gibeon deceive Joshua and the Israe |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 319 by Don Courville | Don Courville discusses the theme of deception, drawing from the biblical account of Joshua and the Gibeonites to illustrate how easily one can be misled. He emphasizes the importa |


