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href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Joshua and the Israelite army returned to their camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at 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 and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua and all Israel with him returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Joshua and all Israel returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />After this, Joshua and his army went back to the camp at Gilgal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned to the camp at Gilgal, along with the entire fighting force of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned with all Israel to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua and all Israel returned to the camp at Gilgal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp to Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp in Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp to Gilgal. <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 turns back, and all Israel with him, to the camp at 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 turneth back, and all Israel with him, unto the camp at 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 turn back and all Israel with him to the camp of Gilgal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he returned with all Israel to the place of the camp in Galgal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he returned, with all of Israel, to the place of the encampment at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thereupon Joshua with all Israel returned to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Peshitta omits this verse, as does the LXX. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/10-43.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=2839" 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">Conquest of the Southern Cities</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</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.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/1537.htm" title="1537: hag·gil·gā·lāh (Art:: N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Circle (of stones), the name of several places in Pal. The same as gilgal; Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine.">at Gilgal.</a> </span><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="/joshua/8-1.htm">Joshua 8:1-2</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. / And you shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set up an ambush behind the city.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-23.htm">Joshua 11:23</a></span><br />So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-44.htm">Joshua 21:44</a></span><br />And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Joshua 23:1</a></span><br />A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a></span><br />Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/2-6.htm">Judges 2:6</a></span><br />After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelites went out to take possession of the land, each to his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/21-24.htm">Judges 21:24</a></span><br />And at that time, each of the Israelites returned from there to his own tribe and clan, each to his own inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-15.htm">1 Samuel 7:15-17</a></span><br />So Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. / Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. / Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm">1 Chronicles 22:18</a></span><br />“Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Nehemiah 9:24-25</a></span><br />So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished. / They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Psalm 78:55</a></span><br />He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-8.htm">Hebrews 4:8</a></span><br />For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp to Gilgal.</p><p class="hdg">unto the camp</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/10-15.htm">Joshua 10:15</a></b></br> And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/4-19.htm">Joshua 4:19</a></b></br> And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth <i>day</i> of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14</a></b></br> Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/10-21.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/joshua/10-42.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/10-42.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/6-23.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/joshua/10-38.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/11-5.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/joshua/11-5.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/11-6.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/22-4.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/joshua/11-10.htm">Turneth</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>Then Joshua returned</b><br>This phrase indicates a conclusion to a series of military campaigns. Joshua, as the leader of Israel, often led the people into battle and then returned to their base. This reflects the cyclical nature of conquest and rest in the narrative of the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land. It also highlights Joshua's role as a type of Christ, leading his people to victory and rest.<p><b>with all Israel</b><br>The inclusion of "all Israel" emphasizes the unity and collective effort of the tribes in the conquest of Canaan. It underscores the importance of communal participation in God's promises and commands. This unity is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people.<p><b>to the camp at Gilgal</b><br>Gilgal served as the base of operations for the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan. It was the first campsite after crossing the Jordan River and held significant religious and historical importance. Gilgal was the site of the Israelites' first Passover in the Promised Land and where the covenant of circumcision was renewed. This location symbolizes new beginnings and the fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Joshua is the leader of the Israelites, succeeding Moses. He is known for his military leadership and faithfulness to God's commands.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>Refers to the nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who are under Joshua's leadership during the conquest of Canaan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gilgal.htm">Gilgal</a></b><br>A significant location for the Israelites, Gilgal served as a base camp during their conquest of Canaan. It was the first campsite after crossing the Jordan River and a place of renewal and covenant.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_conquest_of_canaan.htm">The Conquest of Canaan</a></b><br>This event involves the Israelites' military campaigns to take possession of the land promised to them by God. <a href="/bsb/joshua/10.htm">Joshua 10</a> describes a series of victories over various Canaanite kings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return_to_camp.htm">The Return to Camp</a></b><br>This event signifies a moment of rest and regrouping after a series of battles, highlighting the importance of returning to a place of spiritual and physical renewal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_renewal.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Just as Joshua and the Israelites returned to Gilgal, Christians need regular times of spiritual renewal and reflection. This can be through prayer, Bible study, and fellowship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_obedience.htm">Leadership and Obedience</a></b><br>Joshua's leadership exemplifies obedience to God's commands. Believers are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness, following God's guidance in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The return to camp with "all Israel" underscores the importance of community in the Christian journey. Believers are encouraged to support and uplift one another in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rest_after_victory.htm">Rest After Victory</a></b><br>After spiritual or personal victories, it is crucial to take time to rest and recharge, acknowledging God's role in the success and preparing for future challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_promises.htm">Remembering God's Promises</a></b><br>Gilgal was a place of remembrance for the Israelites. Christians are encouraged to remember God's promises and faithfulness in their lives, using them as a foundation for trust and hope.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_ephraimites_expel_canaanites.htm">If God promised the land to Israel, why were the Ephraimites unable to drive out the Canaanites (Joshua 16:10), raising questions about divine promises?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">The camp to Gilgal.</span>--A central position, with Jordan and the conquered territory of the two and a half tribes in the rear.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Unto the camp at Gilgal.</span> See note, <a href="/joshua/9-6.htm">Joshua 9:6</a>; <a href="/joshua/10-15.htm">Joshua 10:15</a> confirms the view taken in <a href="/joshua/9-6.htm">Joshua 9:6</a>. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/10-43.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">Then Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙</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">returned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֤שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the camp</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּחֲנֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Gilgal.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלְגָּֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gil·gā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/10-43.htm">Joshua 10:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/10-43.htm">OT History: Joshua 10:43 Joshua returned and all Israel with him (Josh. 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