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Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/joshua/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua told his men. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD is going to do this to all of your enemies.” <a href="/esv/joshua/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.” <a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” <a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.” <a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all your enemies with whom you fight.” <a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Joshua then said to them, &#8220Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.” <a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus Yahweh will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.” <a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Joshua said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed (intimidated)! Be strong and courageous, for this is what the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you [are about to] fight.” <a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” <a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joshua said to them, &#8220Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.&#8221 <a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: for thus shall Jehovah do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. <a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and Joshua continued, "Don't ever be afraid or discouraged. Be brave and strong. This is what the LORD will do to all your enemies." <a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. <a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joshua told them, "Don't be afraid or terrified! Be strong and courageous, because this is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you're fighting against." <a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Joshua said to his officers, "Don't be afraid or discouraged. Be determined and confident because this is what the LORD is going to do to all your enemies." <a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Joshua told the army, "Don't fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, because this is how the LORD will treat all of your enemies whom you fight." <a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Do not be afraid or discouraged,? Joshua said. ?Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.? <a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Joshua said to them, "Don't be afraid and don't panic! Be strong and brave, for the LORD will do the same thing to all your enemies you fight. <a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed. Be strong and of good courage, for the LORD will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight." <a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. <a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Joshua said to them, “Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Be strong and courageous, for Yahweh will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joshua says to them, “Do not fear, nor be frightened; be strong and courageous; for thus does YHWH do to all your enemies with whom you are fighting”; <a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joshua saith unto them, 'Fear not, nor be affrighted; be strong and courageous; for thus doth Jehovah do to all your enemies with whom ye are fighting;' <a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joshua will say to them, Ye shall not fear and ye shall not be dismayed; be strong and be active, for thus will Jehovah do to all your enemies whom ye war against them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said again to them: Fear not, neither be ye dismayed, take courage and be strong: for so will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he spoke to them again: “Do not be afraid, and do not dread. Be strengthened and be steadfast. For so will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight.” <a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed, be firm and steadfast. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies against whom you fight.” <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous; for thus the LORD will do to all the enemies against whom you fight.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage; for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom you fight. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yeshua said to them: “You shall not be afraid and you shall not tremble. Be strengthened and be strong, because thus LORD JEHOVAH does to all your enemies with whom you fight”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Joshua said unto them: 'Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage; for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.' <a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joshua said to them, Do not fear them, neither be cowardly; be courageous and strong, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies, against whom ye fight. <a href="/parallel/joshua/10-25.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=2634" 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> …24When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. 25<a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: tê·ḥāt·tū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">or discouraged,”</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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥiz·qū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">“Be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: wə·’im·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">and courageous,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</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/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3602.htm" title="3602: ḵā·ḵāh (Adv) -- Thus. From koh; just so, referring to the previous or following context.">this</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/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2mp) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">the enemies</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tem (Pro-2mp) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: nil·ḥā·mîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">fight.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> 26After this, Joshua struck down and killed the kings, and he hung their bodies on five trees and left them there until evening.…<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/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Deuteronomy 31:8</a> The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a> For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <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/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a> So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a> The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> 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!” <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom you fight.Fear not<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6-8</a> Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a> David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.be strong<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a> Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.thus shall<a href="/deuteronomy/3-21.htm">Deuteronomy 3:21,22</a> And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest… <a href="/deuteronomy/7-19.htm">Deuteronomy 7:19</a> The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid.<a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/joshua/10-8.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/joshua/2-11.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/joshua/8-1.htm">Discouraged</a> <a href="/joshua/8-1.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/joshua/10-19.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/joshua/5-1.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/4-24.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/joshua/7-25.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/joshua/11-6.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/judges/20-22.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Discouraged</a> <a href="/judges/20-41.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/joshua/21-44.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/11-20.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/joshua/11-7.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 10</div>1. <a href="/joshua/10-1.htm">Five kings war against Gibeon</a> 6. <a href="/joshua/10-6.htm">Joshua rescues it</a> 10. <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">God fights against them with hailstones</a> 12. <a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua</a> 16. <a href="/joshua/10-16.htm">The five kings are murdered in a cave</a> 22. <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">They are brought forth</a> 24. <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">scornfully used</a> 26. <a href="/joshua/10-26.htm">and hanged</a> 28. <a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Seven kings more are conquered</a> 43. <a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua returns to Gilgal</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/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>Do not be afraid or discouraged, This phrase is a recurring theme in the book of Joshua and throughout the Bible, emphasizing trust in God's promises and presence. It echoes God's earlier command to Joshua in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, reinforcing the idea that fear and discouragement are overcome by faith. The Israelites faced formidable enemies, but they were reminded that their strength came from God, not their own abilities. This encouragement is also seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>, where Moses tells the Israelites not to fear because God goes with them.Joshua said. Joshua, as the leader of Israel, was a type of Christ, leading his people into the Promised Land just as Jesus leads believers into eternal life. His role as a military leader and spiritual guide was crucial in establishing Israel in Canaan. Joshua's leadership was marked by obedience to God and reliance on His guidance, setting an example for future leaders.Be strong and courageous, This command is central to the book of Joshua and is repeated multiple times (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6, 1</a>:7, 1:9). It underscores the need for inner strength and bravery in the face of daunting challenges. The strength and courage required are not merely physical but are rooted in faith and trust in God's promises. This call to courage is also found in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a>, where believers are encouraged to stand firm in the faith.for the LORD will do this The assurance that the LORD will act is a reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to fight for His people. This divine intervention is seen throughout the conquest of Canaan, where miraculous victories, such as the fall of Jericho, demonstrate God's power. It also points to the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ.to all the enemies you fight. The enemies in Canaan represented not only physical adversaries but also spiritual opposition to God's purposes. The defeat of these enemies was necessary for Israel to fully possess the land God had promised. This phrase can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate defeat of all spiritual enemies through Christ, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25-26</a>, where Christ must reign until all His enemies are under His feet.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of the Israelites after Moses, Joshua is a central figure in this passage. He is known for his military leadership and faithfulness to God's commands. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, who are in the process of conquering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_amorite_kings.htm">The Amorite Kings</a> The enemies of Israel in this context, representing the opposition that God's people face in their journey to claim the land promised to them. 4. <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. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate source of strength and victory for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Just as Joshua encouraged the Israelites, believers today are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in God's promises and presence. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> The assurance that "the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight" reminds us of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises and support His people in their battles. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The physical battles of the Israelites can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual battles Christians face. We are called to rely on God's strength and not our own. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_encouragement.htm">Leadership and Encouragement</a> Joshua's role as a leader who encourages his people is a model for Christian leaders today, who should inspire confidence and faith in God's power. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear.htm">Overcoming Fear</a> The repeated command to not be afraid or discouraged highlights the importance of overcoming fear through faith in God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10</a> <a href="/q/why_no_records_verify_joshua_10_event.htm">Why do no known external historical or astronomical records verify such an extraordinary event mentioned in Joshua 10?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_main_theme_of_numbers.htm">What is the main theme of the Book of Numbers?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_divine_punishment_in_joshua_22.htm">If the eastern tribes truly risked idolatry, as it appears in Joshua 22:16-18, why does the narrative not record any divine punishment or sign to confirm the seriousness of the offense?</a> <a href="/q/did_the_sun_stop_for_joshua's_battle.htm">Did the sun stand still for Joshua's battle victory?</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>(25) Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage.--The very words spoken to Joshua by Jehovah (<a href="/joshua/1-9.htm" title="Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.">Joshua 1:9</a>) with the exception of the word for fear, which is stronger in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm" title="Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.">Joshua 1:9</a>. Even ordinary fear is needless. Alarm is not to be thought of.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. ? Fear not, nor be dismayed. As Keil remarks, these arc the very words which God used to Joshua when He bade him enter upon his great task. See <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>. So now may the experience of one Christian in the warfare against the powers of evil be imparted as encouragement to another. Ye fight. The word "ye" is emphatic. Perhaps Joshua would convey the idea that the Israelites were not to attribute their success to their leader, or to any Divine favor resting upon him as an individual, but to believe that, as long as they served God faithfully, His presence would be as much with them as it was at that particular time and under that particular leader. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid תִּֽירְא֖וּ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged,” תֵּחָ֑תּוּ (tê·ḥāt·tū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (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 said. וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Be strong חִזְק֣וּ (ḥiz·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous, וְאִמְצ֔וּ (wə·’im·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָה֙ (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 will do יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this כָ֗כָה (ḵā·ḵāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3602.htm">Strong's 3602: </a> Just so 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 the enemies אֹ֣יְבֵיכֶ֔ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary you אַתֶּ֖ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you fight.” נִלְחָמִ֥ים (nil·ḥā·mîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/10-25.htm">Joshua 10:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/10-25.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:25 Joshua said to them Don't be afraid (Josh. 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