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They totally wiped out the five armies except for a tiny remnant that managed to reach their fortified towns. <a href="/esv/joshua/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Joshua and the sons of Israel had finished striking them with a great blow until they were wiped out, and when the remnant that remained of them had entered into the fortified cities, <a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Joshua and the Israelites continued to inflict a terrible slaughter until they had finished them off, and the remaining survivors retreated to the fortified cities. <a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then it happened, while Joshua and the children of Israel made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they had finished, that those who escaped entered fortified cities. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It came about when Joshua and the sons of Israel had finished striking them down in a very great defeat, until they were destroyed, and the survivors of them who escaped had entered the fortified cities, <a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> It came about when Joshua and the sons of Israel had finished slaying them with a very great slaughter, until they were destroyed, and the survivors who remained of them had entered the fortified cities, <a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it came about when Joshua and the sons of Israel had finished slaying them with a very great slaughter, until they were destroyed, and the survivors who remained of them had entered the fortified cities, <a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened when Joshua and the sons of Israel had finished striking them with a very great slaughter until they were completely destroyed, and the survivors—those of them who survived—had entered the fortified cities, <a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when Joshua and the sons of Israel had finished striking the Amorites dead in a very great defeat, until they were wiped out, and the surviving remnant among them had entered the fortified cities, <a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Joshua and the Israelites finished inflicting a terrible slaughter on them until they were destroyed, although a few survivors ran away to the fortified cities. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Joshua and the Israelites finished inflicting a terrible slaughter on them until they were destroyed, although a few survivors ran away to the fortified cities. <a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, and the remnant which remained of them had entered into the fortified cities, <a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Joshua and the Israelites almost wiped out the enemy soldiers. Only a few safely reached their walled towns. <a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, and the remnant which remained of them had entered into the fenced cities, <a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joshua and the Israelites defeated them decisively, almost destroying them. But some who survived got back into the fortified cities. <a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joshua and the men of Israel slaughtered them, although some managed to find safety inside their city walls and were not killed. <a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now it came about that after Joshua and the Israelis had finished the battle, destroying and scattering their survivors, who retreated into their fortified cities, <a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Joshua and the Israelites continued to inflict a terrible slaughter until they had finished them off, and the remaining survivors retreated to the fortified cities. <a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Joshua and the Israelites almost totally wiped them out, but some survivors did escape to the fortified cities. <a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened, when Joshua and the children of Israel had finished killing them with a very great slaughter until they were consumed, and the remnant which remained of them had entered into the fortified cities, <a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest who remained of them entered into fortified cities. <a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a> When Joshua and the children of Israel had finished killing them with a very great slaughter until they were consumed, and the remnant which remained of them had entered into the fortified cities, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, when Joshua and the sons of Israel finish to strike them [with] a very great striking until they are consumed, and the remnant who have remained of them go into the fortified cities, <a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, when Joshua and the sons of Israel finish to smite them -- a very great smiting, till they are consumed, and the remnant who have remained of them go in unto the fenced cities, <a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be when Joshua finished, and the sons of Israel, smiting them an exceeding great blow till he finished them, and they escaping, escaped from them and they will go to the fortified cities.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So the enemies being slain with a great slaughter, and almost utterly consumed, they that were able to escape from Israel, entered into fenced cities. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Thus, the adversaries were struck down in a great defeat, and having been nearly consumed, even to utter annihilation, those who were able to escape from Israel entered into fortified cities. <a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Once Joshua and the Israelites had finally inflicted the last blows in this very great slaughter, and the survivors had escaped from them into the fortified cities, <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Joshua and the Israelites had finished inflicting a very great slaughter on them, until they were wiped out, and when the survivors had entered into the fortified towns,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Joshua and the children of Israel had finished slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were annihilated and no survivor was left of them; then they brought the men of Gibeon who had revolted against the kings into their walled cities. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when Yeshua and the children of Israel finished destroying them with a great destruction until they were finished, and no survivor was left of them, and they brought those rebels of Gebuun to their fortress cities<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, and the remnant which remained of them had entered into the fortified cities, <a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass when Joshua and all Israel ceased destroying them utterly with a very great slaughter, that they that escaped took refuge in the strong cities. <a href="/parallel/joshua/10-20.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=2582" 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/10.htm">The Victory at Makkedah</a> …19But you, do not stop there. Pursue your enemies and attack them from behind. Do not let them reach their cities, for the LORD your God has delivered them into your hand.” 20<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">So Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kə·ḵal·lō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">continued</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: lə·hak·kō·w·ṯām (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 3mp) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">to inflict</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh- (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a terrible</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4347.htm" title="4347: mak·kāh (N-fs) -- A blow, wound, slaughter. Or makkeh; from nakah; a blow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence.">slaughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: tum·mām (V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">they had finished them off,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8300.htm" title="8300: wə·haś·śə·rî·ḏîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- A survivor. From sarad; a survivor.">and the remaining</a> <a href="/hebrew/8277.htm" title="8277: śā·rə·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To escape. A primitive root; properly, to puncture, i.e. to escape or survive.">survivors</a> <a href="/hebrew/mê·hem (Prep-m:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">retreated</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4013.htm" title="4013: ham·miḇ·ṣār (Art:: N-ms) -- Fortification. Also feminine mibtsarah; from batsar; a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender.">the fortified</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities.</a> 21The whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites.…<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="/exodus/23-27.htm">Exodus 23:27-28</a> I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run. / I will send the hornet before you to drive the Hivites and Canaanites and Hittites out of your way. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-23.htm">Deuteronomy 7:23-24</a> But the LORD your God will give them over to you and throw them into great confusion, until they are destroyed. / He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them. <a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Judges 4:15-16</a> And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot. / Then Barak pursued the chariots and army as far as Harosheth-hagoyim, and the whole army of Sisera fell by the sword; not a single man was left. <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10-11</a> As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. / Then the men of Israel charged out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, striking them down all the way to an area below Beth-car. <a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm">2 Samuel 22:38-39</a> I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. <a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Psalm 18:37-38</a> I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. <a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11-12</a> Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a> They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Jeremiah 20:11</a> But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. <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="/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="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a> But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-13</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a> without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities.had made<a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10</a> And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.<a href="/joshua/8-24.htm">Joshua 8:24</a> And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.<a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">2 Chronicles 13:17</a> And Abijah and his people slew them with a great slaughter: so there fell down slain of Israel five hundred thousand chosen men.fenced cities<a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">2 Samuel 20:6</a> And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than did Absalom: take thou thy lord's servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fenced cities, and escape us.<a href="/jeremiah/8-14.htm">Jeremiah 8:14</a> Why do we sit still? 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Joshua, whose name means "Yahweh is salvation," is a type of Christ, leading God's people into the Promised Land. The Israelites, as God's chosen people, are acting in obedience to God's command to conquer the land. This unity and obedience are crucial themes throughout the book of Joshua, emphasizing the importance of following God's guidance as a community.finished inflicting a great slaughter The phrase underscores the completeness of the victory. The Hebrew root for "finished" (כָּלָה, kalah) implies a sense of completion or fulfillment. This reflects God's promise to give the land to the Israelites and His faithfulness in fulfilling His word. The "great slaughter" indicates the severity of the battle and the decisive nature of God's intervention on behalf of His people. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the judgment that comes upon those who oppose God's will.until they had destroyed the remaining survivors This part of the verse speaks to the thoroughness of the Israelites' conquest. The Hebrew word for "destroyed" (שָׁמַד, shamad) often implies a complete and utter destruction, leaving nothing behind. This reflects the divine mandate given to the Israelites to remove all influences that could lead them away from God. It serves as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to remove sin and anything that hinders their relationship with God.who retreated to the fortified cities The retreat to "fortified cities" indicates the strategic nature of ancient warfare. These cities were often heavily defended and served as places of refuge. Historically, fortified cities were common in the ancient Near East, providing protection against invaders. Spiritually, this can be seen as a representation of the false security that people seek apart from God. Despite their defenses, these cities could not withstand the power of God working through His people, illustrating the futility of relying on worldly strength instead of divine protection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. In this chapter, he is leading the Israelites in battle against the Amorite kings. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of God, chosen to inherit the Promised Land. They are engaged in battle under Joshua's leadership. 3. <a href="/topical/a/amorites.htm">Amorites</a> A group of Canaanite people who opposed the Israelites. In this chapter, they are defeated by Joshua and the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a> A city that made a treaty with Israel and was under attack by the Amorite kings, prompting Joshua to come to their aid. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, who intervenes on behalf of His people, ensuring their victory over their enemies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a> God is sovereign over all circumstances, including battles. Just as He fought for Israel, He is involved in the battles we face today, whether spiritual, emotional, or physical. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a> Joshua's victory is a testament to God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Joshua's success was tied to his obedience to God's commands. Obedience to God is crucial for experiencing His blessings and victories. <a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> The miraculous nature of Israel's victory reminds us that God can intervene in our lives in unexpected and powerful ways. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The Israelites fought together as a community. Believers are called to support one another in spiritual battles, reflecting the unity and strength found in the body of Christ.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Until they were consumed. An expression not necessarily involving the destruction of every individual, but the entire annihilation of them as an army. A few scattered fugitives only remained, who sought the protection of the fortified towns. "Si ca quae per Moysen de tabernaculo vel sacrificiis, et omni illo cultu adumbrabantur, typus ct umbra dicuntur esse ccelestium, sine dubio et bella quae per Jesum geruntur, et regmn et hostium strages, ecelestium rerum umbra et typus esse dicenda aunt, eorum auntaxat bellorum quae Dominus noster Jesus cure suo exercitu et magistratibus id est credentium populis atquo eorum ducibus contra diabolum et ejus angelos praeliatur" (Orig., Hom. 12 on Joshua). Fenced cities. These were (1) walled, (2) crowned with battlements (פִנּות), and (3) defended by towers. See for further information the article in Smith's 'Dictionary of the Bible.' <a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֜עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites and the Israelites וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son finished כְּכַלּ֨וֹת (kə·ḵal·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent inflicting לְהַכּוֹתָ֛ם (lə·hak·kō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike a terrible גְדוֹלָֽה־ (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh-) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent slaughter מַכָּ֥ה (mak·kāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4347.htm">Strong's 4347: </a> A wound, carnage, pestilence until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while they had finished them off, תֻּמָּ֑ם (tum·mām) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> To be complete or finished and the remaining וְהַשְּׂרִידִים֙ (wə·haś·śə·rî·ḏîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8300.htm">Strong's 8300: </a> A survivor survivors שָׂרְד֣וּ (śā·rə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8277.htm">Strong's 8277: </a> To puncture, to escape, survive retreated וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the fortified הַמִּבְצָֽר׃ (ham·miḇ·ṣār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4013.htm">Strong's 4013: </a> A fortification, castle, fortified city, a defender cities. עָרֵ֥י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua 10:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:20 It happened when Joshua and the children (Josh. 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