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The LORD your God has fought for you against your enemies. <a href="/esv/joshua/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you. <a href="/bsb/joshua/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, because it was the LORD your God who fought for you. <a href="/kjv/joshua/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/23.htm">New King James Version</a> You have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has fought for you. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you. <a href="/nasb/joshua/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you. <a href="/lsb/joshua/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And you have seen all that Yahweh your God has done to all these nations because of you, for Yahweh your God is He who has been fighting for you. <a href="/amp/joshua/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake; for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you. <a href="/csb/joshua/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and you have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your account, because it was the LORD your God who was fighting for you. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and you have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your account, because it was the LORD your God who was fighting for you. <a href="/asv/joshua/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> and ye have seen all that Jehovah your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for Jehovah your God, he it is that hath fought for you. <a href="/cev/joshua/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You have seen how the LORD your God fought for you and helped you defeat the nations who lived in this land. <a href="/erv/joshua/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> and ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God, he it is that hath fought for you. <a href="/gwt/joshua/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all those nations. The LORD your God fought for you! <a href="/gnt/joshua/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> You have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you. The LORD your God has been fighting for you. <a href="/isv/joshua/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> You have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all of these nations on your behalf, because it has been the LORD your God who has been fighting on your behalf. <a href="/msb/joshua/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, because it was the LORD your God who fought for you. <a href="/net/joshua/23.htm">NET Bible</a> You saw everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your behalf, for the LORD your God fights for you. <a href="/nheb/joshua/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you. <a href="/wbt/joshua/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done to all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you. <a href="/web/joshua/23.htm">World English Bible</a> You have seen all that Yahweh your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is Yahweh your God who has fought for you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you have seen all that your God YHWH has done to all these nations because of you, for your God YHWH [is] He who is fighting for you; <a href="/ylt/joshua/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and ye -- ye have seen all that Jehovah your God hath done to all these nations because of you, for Jehovah your God is He who is fighting for you; <a href="/slt/joshua/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye saw all which Jehovah your God did to all these nations from your face; for Jehovah your God fought for you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And you see all that the Lord your God hath done to all the nations round about, how he himself hath fought for you: <a href="/cpdv/joshua/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you yourselves discern all that the Lord your God has done with all the surrounding nations, in what manner he himself has fought for you. <a href="/nabre/joshua/23.htm">New American Bible</a> You have seen all that the LORD, your God, has done for you against all these nations; for it has been the LORD, your God, who fought for you. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations, which he destroyed from before you; for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you have seen all that LORD JEHOVAH your God did to all these nations, for he destroyed them from before you, and LORD JEHOVAH your God has done your fighting<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God, He it is that hath fought for you. <a href="/sep/joshua/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And ye have seen all that the Lord our God has done to all these nations before us; for it is the Lord your God who has fought for you. <a href="/parallel/joshua/23-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=6063" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/joshua/23.htm">Joshua's Charge to Leaders</a> …2he summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers. “I am old and well along in years,” he said, 3<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tem (Conj-w:: Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">“and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’î·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">have seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">has done</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: hag·gō·w·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê·ḵem (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">for your sake,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">was the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: han·nil·ḥām (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">who fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you.</a> 4See, I have allotted as an inheritance to your tribes these remaining nations, including all the nations I have already cut off, from the Jordan westward to the Great Sea.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-19.htm">Deuteronomy 7:19</a> the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear. <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a> The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/judges/2-7.htm">Judges 2:7</a> And the people served the LORD throughout the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him, who had seen all the great works that the LORD had done for Israel. <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a> For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Deuteronomy 31:3-6</a> The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. / And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land. / The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you. ... <a href="/1_samuel/12-24.htm">1 Samuel 12:24</a> Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Nehemiah 9:24</a> So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. <a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-14</a> who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. <a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Psalm 77:20</a> You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-29.htm">2 Chronicles 20:29</a> And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Acts 7:45</a> And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a> But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that has fought for you.And ye<a href="/deuteronomy/4-9.htm">Deuteronomy 4:9</a> Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;<a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Psalm 44:1,2</a> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old… <a href="/malachi/1-5.htm">Malachi 1:5</a> And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The LORD will be magnified from the border of Israel.for the<a href="/joshua/10-14.htm">Joshua 10:14,42</a> And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel… <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a> The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.<a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a> For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/12-23.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-6.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/joshua/22-25.htm">You</a> <a href="/joshua/18-4.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/23-4.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/ruth/1-13.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">You</a> <a href="/joshua/23-7.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 23</div>1. <a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Joshua's exhortation before his death</a> 3. <a href="/joshua/23-3.htm">by former benefits</a> 5. <a href="/joshua/23-5.htm">by promises</a> 11. <a href="/joshua/23-11.htm">and by threatenings</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake This phrase emphasizes the firsthand witness of the Israelites to God's mighty acts. The Israelites experienced God's intervention in battles, such as the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6) and the defeat of the Amorite kings (Joshua 10). This serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>, where God promised Abraham the land. The phrase underscores the importance of remembering God's past deeds as a foundation for faith and obedience.because it was the LORD your God who fought for you This highlights the divine nature of Israel's victories, attributing success not to military prowess but to God's intervention. This is consistent with the theme throughout the Old Testament, where God is depicted as a warrior fighting on behalf of His people (<a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/1-30.htm">Deuteronomy 1:30</a>). It also foreshadows the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ, who fights and wins the spiritual battle for humanity (<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>). The phrase serves as a call to trust in God's power rather than human strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of Israel who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. In this chapter, he is giving a farewell address to the leaders of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who has been faithful in delivering the Israelites from their enemies and fulfilling His promises. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a> Refers to the various Canaanite tribes and peoples that inhabited the Promised Land before the Israelites conquered it. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The chosen people of God, who have been led by Joshua into the Promised Land and have witnessed God's mighty acts. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life, just as He was to Israel. Consider the victories and blessings you have experienced as a result of His intervention. <a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a> Acknowledge that it is God who fights our battles. In times of struggle, remember that ultimate victory comes from Him, not our own strength. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_and_remembrance.htm">Gratitude and Remembrance</a> Cultivate a heart of gratitude by regularly recalling and sharing testimonies of God's work in your life, much like Joshua reminded Israel of God's deeds. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_trust.htm">Obedience and Trust</a> Trust in God's promises and remain obedient to His commands, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill His word. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> Recognize the importance of godly leadership and community in reminding us of God's faithfulness and encouraging us to stay the course.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 23</a> <a href="/q/why_did_achan's_sin_cause_israel's_loss.htm">Why did Achan's disobedience lead to Israel's defeat?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a> <a href="/q/why_couldn't_manasseh_defeat_canaanites.htm">Joshua 17:12: Why couldn't Manasseh drive out the Canaanites if God had already promised total victory?</a> <a href="/q/what's_circumcision's_role_in_the_bible.htm">How does God's wrath manifest in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Because of you. Literally, before you. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/23-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“and you וְאַתֶּ֣ם (wə·’at·tem) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you have seen רְאִיתֶ֗ם (rə·’î·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֛ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has done עָשָׂ֜ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those nations הַגּוֹיִ֥ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts for your sake, מִפְּנֵיכֶ֑ם (mip·pə·nê·ḵem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face because כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction it ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֔ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who fought הַנִּלְחָ֥ם (han·nil·ḥām) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle for you. לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/23-3.htm">Joshua 23:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/23-3.htm">OT History: Joshua 23:3 You have seen all that Yahweh your (Josh. 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