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After that, no one dared to speak even a word against Israel. <a href="/esv/joshua/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> then all the people returned safe to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah. Not a man moved his tongue against any of the people of Israel. <a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites. <a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And all the people returned to the camp, to Joshua at Makkedah, in peace. No one moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/nasb_/joshua/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> that all the people returned to the camp, to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. No one uttered a word against any of the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. No one uttered a word against any of the sons of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. No one uttered a word against any of the sons of Israel. <a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. No one so much as lifted his tongue against any of the sons of Israel. <a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. No one uttered a [threatening] word against any of the sons of Israel. <a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The people returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah. And no one dared to threaten the Israelites. <a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The people returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah. And no one dared to threaten the Israelites. <a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/cev/joshua/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Israelite army returned to their camp at Makkedah, where Joshua was waiting for them. No one around there dared say anything bad about the Israelites. <a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah. Not a single person dared to speak against any of the Israelites. <a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then all of Joshua's men came back safe to him at the camp at Makkedah. No one in the land dared even to speak against the Israelites. <a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> the entire army returned safely to Joshua's encampment at Makkedah. No one could speak so much as a single word against any of the Israelis. <a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The whole army returned safely to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah, and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites. <a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the whole army safely returned to Joshua at the camp in Makkedah. No one dared threaten the Israelites. <a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a> all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace. None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/joshua/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that all the people return to the camp, to Joshua, [at] Makkedah, in peace; none moved his tongue sharply against the sons of Israel. <a href="/ylt/joshua/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that all the people turn back to the camp, unto Joshua, at Makkedah, in peace; none moved sharply his tongue against the sons of Israel. <a href="/slt/joshua/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the people will turn back to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: and none sharpened his tongue against a man to the sons of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all the army returned to Josue in Maceda, where the camp then was, in good health and without the loss of any one: and no man durst move his tongue against the children of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the entire army returned to Joshua at Makkedah, where they were then encamped, in good health and in their full numbers. And no one dared to move his tongue against the sons of Israel. <a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a> all the army returned to Joshua and the camp at Makkedah in victory; no one uttered a sound against the Israelites. <a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> all the people returned safe to Joshua in the camp at Makkedah; no one dared to speak against any of the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the people returned in peace to the camp to Joshua at Makkar; and no man moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then all the people returned to the encampment to Yeshua at Maqar in peace, and none of the house of Israel harmed a man with his tongue<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> that all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace; none whetted his tongue against any of the children of Israel. <a href="/sep/joshua/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the people returned safe to Joshua to Makeda; and no one of the children of Israel murmured with his tongue. <a href="/parallel/joshua/10-21.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=2593" 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> …20So 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. 21<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">The whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">army</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šu·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: bə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">safely</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ham·ma·ḥă·neh (Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">the camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/4719.htm" title="4719: maq·qê·ḏāh (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Judah. From the same as naqod in the denominative sense of herding; fold; Makkedah, a place in Palestine.">at Makkedah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/2782.htm" title="2782: ḥā·raṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To cut, sharpen, decide. A primitive root; properly, to point sharply, i.e. to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide.">dared to utter</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·nōw (N-csc:: 3ms) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">a word</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: lə·’îš (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></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.">the Israelites.</a> 22Then Joshua said, “Open the mouth of the cave and bring those five kings out to me.”…<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/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30-31</a> That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-30.htm">Deuteronomy 1:30</a> The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Judges 2:18</a> Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a> And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31-33</a> As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? / God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. <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="/psalms/91-7.htm">Psalm 91:7-8</a> Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. / You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. <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/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="/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 6:10-11</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. <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. <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a> And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.to the camp<a href="/joshua/10-15.htm">Joshua 10:15-17</a> And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal… none<a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Exodus 11:7</a> But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.<a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.<a href="/isaiah/57-4.htm">Isaiah 57:4</a> Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/10-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/joshua/10-15.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">Makkedah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">Makke'dah</a> <a href="/joshua/8-3.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/joshua/10-4.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/joshua/9-26.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/joshua/10-20.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/genesis/35-17.htm">Sharply</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-49.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/joshua/8-21.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-23.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-15.htm">Whetted</a> <a href="/joshua/10-13.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/joshua/10-17.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/10-33.htm">Army</a> <a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/joshua/11-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/10-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/11-19.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/joshua/10-22.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Makkedah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-28.htm">Makke'dah</a> <a href="/joshua/10-29.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/joshua/11-19.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/joshua/20-2.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/judges/8-9.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Sharply</a> <a href="/joshua/15-2.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/joshua/22-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-15.htm">Whetted</a> <a href="/joshua/10-41.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Word</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>The whole army returned safely to Joshua This phrase highlights the successful completion of the military campaign led by Joshua. The safety of the entire army signifies God's protection and favor upon Israel. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Joshua in <a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a>, where God assures him that no one will be able to stand against him all the days of his life. The return to Joshua also emphasizes his role as a divinely appointed leader, prefiguring Christ as the ultimate leader and shepherd of His people.in the camp at Makkedah Makkedah is a significant location in the narrative of Joshua's conquest of Canaan. It served as a temporary base for the Israelites during their southern campaign. Archaeological evidence suggests that Makkedah was a fortified city, typical of the Canaanite cities during this period. The camp at Makkedah symbolizes a place of rest and regrouping after battle, akin to the spiritual rest found in Christ (<a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>).and no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites This phrase indicates the fear and awe that the surrounding nations felt towards Israel after witnessing their victories. It fulfills the promise found in <a href="/deuteronomy/11-25.htm">Deuteronomy 11:25</a>, where God assures Israel that no one will be able to stand against them, and that He will instill fear and dread of them in the hearts of the nations. This fear is a testament to God's power and the fulfillment of His covenant promises. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ over His enemies, where every knee will bow and every tongue confess His lordship (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<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. He is a central figure in the conquest accounts of the Book of Joshua. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God, who are engaged in the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership. They are the recipients of God's promises and are experiencing His deliverance and victory. 3. <a href="/topical/m/makkedah.htm">Makkedah</a> A location in Canaan where the Israelites camped after their victory. It serves as a strategic point in their military campaign. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_canaanite_kings.htm">The Canaanite Kings</a> The adversaries of Israel in this account, who are defeated by the Israelites. Their defeat signifies God's power and faithfulness to His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_whole_army.htm">The Whole Army</a> Refers to the collective forces of Israel who participated in the battle and returned safely, highlighting the unity and protection of God's people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_deliverance.htm">God's Faithfulness in Deliverance</a> The safe return of the Israelite army underscores God's faithfulness in delivering His people. Believers can trust in God's promises and His ability to protect and guide them through life's battles. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_obedience.htm">Unity and Obedience</a> The unity of the Israelite army serves as a model for the Church today. When believers are united in purpose and obedient to God's commands, they can experience His blessings and protection. <a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Fearlessness in the Face of Opposition</a> The silence of the Canaanites against Israel illustrates the fear and respect that God's power can instill in adversaries. Christians are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, knowing that God is their defender. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a> Joshua's leadership is pivotal in the success of the Israelites. Godly leadership is crucial in guiding and inspiring others to follow God's will and achieve His purposes.<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/where's_the_evidence_of_joshua_22_10_altar.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of this altar mentioned in Joshua 22:10, considering its significance to the nation's unity?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_command_killing_in_joshua_6_21.htm">If God loves everyone, why does He command the Israelites to kill entire populations, including women and children (Joshua 6:21)?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_levi's_landlessness_align_biblically.htm">How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?</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/pulpit/joshua/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - Makkedah. Because Joshua, in his resolute pursuit of the enemy, had not forgotten the important intelligence reported to him concerning the kings. Most likely the pursuit lasted one or two days. After the return to Makkedah the execution of the kings was carried out with much ceremony (ver. 24), and their bodies hung up before all Israel, not so much as a memorial of the victory, as to impress upon the Israelites the duty of exterminating their enemies, a duty which the after history of the twelve tribes shows them to have been very prone to forget. None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. Literally, He did not sharpen against the children of Israel, against a man, his tongue. The Hebrew construction here is somewhat unusual. Houbigant and Maurer suppose that לֵis a mistake of the copyist and that אִישׁ is the subject of the sentence. They would translate as the LXX., "no man muttered with his tongue against the children of Israel." But Keil and Rosenmuller prefer a rendering agreeing with that of the Authorised Version, node moved (or sharpened) his tongue against the children of Israel, not against a single man of them. And this is a far more forcible way of expressing the awe in which they were held. A still stronger expression is to be found in <a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Exodus 11:7</a>; cf. Judith 11:19. <a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The whole כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every army הָעָ֨ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock returned וַיָּשֻׁבוּ֩ (way·yā·šu·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again safely בְּשָׁל֑וֹם (bə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֛עַ (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 in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the camp הַמַּחֲנֶ֧ה (ham·ma·ḥă·neh) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army at Makkedah; מַקֵּדָ֖ה (maq·qê·ḏāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4719.htm">Strong's 4719: </a> Makkedah -- a place in Judah no one לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no dared to utter חָרַ֞ץ (ḥā·raṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2782.htm">Strong's 2782: </a> To point sharply, to wound, to be alert, to decide a word לְשֹׁנֽוֹ׃ (lə·šō·nōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> The tongue against לְאִ֖ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person the Israelites. יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/joshua/10-21.htm">Joshua 10:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/joshua/10-21.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:21 That all the people returned to (Josh. 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