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href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, <i>and</i> went up from Gilgal all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly, having marched all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Joshua came upon them suddenly by marching all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Joshua came upon them suddenly—he had gone up, <i>marching</i> all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua came upon them suddenly, [surprising them] by marching [uphill] all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua caught them by surprise, after marching all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua caught them by surprise, after marching all night from Gilgal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly; for he went up from Gilgal all the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joshua marched all night from Gilgal to Gibeon and made a surprise attack on the Amorite camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly; for he went up from Gilgal all the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Joshua marched all night from Gilgal and took them by surprise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All night Joshua and his army marched from Gilgal to Gibeon, and they made a surprise attack on the Amorites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So after an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua attacked them by surprise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After marching all night from Gilgal, Joshua caught them by surprise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joshua attacked them by surprise after marching all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came on them suddenly. He went up from Gilgal all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came to them suddenly. He marched from Gilgal all night. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua comes to them suddenly (all the night he has gone up from Gilgal),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joshua cometh in unto them suddenly (all the night he hath gone up from Gilgal),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua will come to them suddenly, all night he went up from Gilgal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Josue going up from Galgal all the night, came upon them suddenly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so Joshua, ascending from Gilgal throughout the night, rushed upon them suddenly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua made a surprise attack upon them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched up all night from Gilgal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, going up all night from Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yeshua came to them from the stillness. All night he was going up from Galgala<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly; for he went up from Gilgal all the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And when Joshua came suddenly upon them, he <i>had</i> advanced all the night out of Galgala.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/10-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=2472" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">The Day the Sun Stood Still</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The 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.” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">After marching</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.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: hal·lay·lāh (Art:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">night</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1537.htm" title="1537: hag·gil·gāl (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">Gilgal,</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.">Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">caught</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/6597.htm" title="6597: piṯ·’ōm (Adv) -- Suddenness, suddenly. Or pith.om; from petha'; instantly.">by surprise.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>And 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24-25</a></span><br />At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. / He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Judges 4:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">1 Samuel 7:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">2 Chronicles 20:22-23</a></span><br />The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Psalm 18:14</a></span><br />He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-1.htm">Psalm 68:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence. / As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Isaiah 28:21</a></span><br />For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a></span><br />And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Habakkuk 3:11-13</a></span><br />Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear. / You marched across the earth with fury; You threshed the nations in wrath. / You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head to toe. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-3.htm">Zechariah 14:3</a></span><br />Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15-18</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. / Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. / And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a></span><br />Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29-31</a></span><br />And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” / After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Joshua therefore came to them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.</p><p class="hdg">all night</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/11-9.htm">1 Samuel 11:9-11</a></b></br> And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall ye say unto the men of Jabeshgilead, To morrow, by <i>that time</i> the sun be hot, ye shall have help. And the messengers came and shewed <i>it</i> to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a></b></br> Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean <i>men</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11,12</a></b></br> If thou forbear to deliver <i>them that are</i> drawn unto death, and <i>those that are</i> ready to be slain; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/10-4.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/joshua/10-8.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">March</a> <a href="/joshua/10-7.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/joshua/6-9.htm">Marching</a> <a href="/joshua/8-13.htm">Night</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Sudden</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-4.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/joshua/8-21.htm">Surprise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/10-19.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/judges/5-4.htm">March</a> <a href="/joshua/15-15.htm">Marched</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Marching</a> <a href="/judges/6-25.htm">Night</a> <a href="/judges/20-35.htm">Sudden</a> <a href="/joshua/11-7.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/judges/9-34.htm">Surprise</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-1.htm">Five kings war against Gibeon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-6.htm">Joshua rescues it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">God fights against them with hailstones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">The five kings are murdered in a cave</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">They are brought forth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">scornfully used</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">and hanged</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Seven kings more are conquered</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua returns to Gilgal</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>After marching all night from Gilgal</b><br>Joshua's leadership and commitment are evident as he leads the Israelites on an all-night march. Gilgal, located near the Jordan River, served as the Israelites' base camp after crossing into the Promised Land. This location is significant as it was the first place they camped after the miraculous crossing of the Jordan, symbolizing a new beginning and God's faithfulness. The march demonstrates strategic military planning and reliance on God's guidance, as Joshua responds to the Gibeonites' plea for help. The all-night journey reflects the urgency and dedication required to fulfill God's commands, reminiscent of the Israelites' previous experiences of divine intervention and guidance.<p><b>Joshua caught them by surprise</b><br>The element of surprise was crucial in ancient warfare, and Joshua's ability to catch the Amorite coalition off guard highlights his tactical acumen. This surprise attack underscores the theme of divine assistance, as God had promised Joshua victory over his enemies. The Amorites, confident in their alliance and fortified positions, were unprepared for such a swift and decisive move. This event parallels other biblical accounts where God grants victory to His people against overwhelming odds, such as Gideon's victory over the Midianites. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death, achieved through unexpected means.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, and a faithful servant of God. He is known for his military leadership and his role in leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>A significant location for the Israelites, serving as their base camp after crossing the Jordan River. It was a place of renewal and commitment to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_amorite_kings.htm">The Amorite Kings</a></b><br>The coalition of five Amorite kings who opposed Israel. They represent the opposition to God's people and His plans.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_all-night_march.htm">The All-Night March</a></b><br>A strategic military maneuver by Joshua and the Israelite army, demonstrating their commitment and readiness to follow God's guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_surprise_attack.htm">The Surprise Attack</a></b><br>The result of Joshua's obedience and strategic planning, leading to a decisive victory over the Amorite coalition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faithfulness.htm">Obedience and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Joshua's actions demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's commands and faithfulness in leadership. We are called to trust and obey God, even when the path is challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning_and_divine_guidance.htm">Strategic Planning and Divine Guidance</a></b><br>While Joshua planned strategically, he relied on God's guidance. In our lives, we should balance planning with seeking God's direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_surprise.htm">God's Timing and Surprise</a></b><br>God's timing can lead to unexpected victories. We should remain vigilant and ready for God's intervention in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_challenges.htm">Perseverance in Challenges</a></b><br>The all-night march signifies perseverance. We are encouraged to endure and remain steadfast in our faith, even when the journey is long and tiring.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_through_god's_power.htm">Victory through God's Power</a></b><br>The victory over the Amorites was ultimately due to God's power. We should remember that our successes are by God's grace and strength.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_christians_join_labor_unions.htm">What is Gilgal's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_josh._23_5_align_with_later_battles.htm">How does Joshua 23:5’s promise of complete conquest align with later biblical texts showing ongoing battles and incomplete occupation of Canaan? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_hosea_9_15_show_god's_love.htm">In Hosea 9:15, how do we reconcile an 'all-loving' God with the statement that God hates His people in Gilgal?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">And went up.</span>--Better thus, <span class= "ital">And Joshua came upon them suddenly; </span>(for) <span class= "ital">all the night he had marched </span>(come up) <span class= "ital">from Gilgal. </span>The expression "went up" is geographically correct, because the line of march from Gilgal to Gibeon is an ascent the whole way.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Suddenly</span>. By a night march, so that he might surprise the confederates at the dawn of day. One of Joshua's chief characteristics as a general was celerity (see <a href="/joshua/11-7.htm">Joshua 11:7</a>). Masius praises Joshua for his prudence and diligence, and adds, "Qua arte Julium Caesarem tot victoriis clarum fuisse ne ipse quidem dissimulavit." <span class="cmt_word">And went up.</span> There is no "and" in the original. It runs thus: "All the night he went (or had gone) up from Gilgal." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">After marching</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">night</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלַּ֕יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lay·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gilgal,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְגָּֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gil·gāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilgal -- 'circle (of stones)', the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">caught</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them by surprise.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּתְאֹ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(piṯ·’ōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6597.htm">Strong's 6597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suddenness, suddenly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/10-9.htm">Joshua 10:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/10-9.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:9 Joshua therefore came on them suddenly (Josh. 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