Joshua 11:13

But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.

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Other Translations for Joshua 11:13

BSB
Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned.
AKJV
But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.
CPDV
And except for the cities that were on hills and in elevated places, the rest Israel burned. One only, highly-fortified Hazor, was consumed with fire.
ERV
But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.
NHEB
But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, except Hazor only. Joshua burned that.
SMT
Only all the cities standing upon their heap, Israel burnt them not, except Hazor only Joshua burnt.

Commentary for Joshua 11:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 11:13
Summary
Most cities spared except strategic Hazor
Place
Northern Canaan
Event
Selective burning of conquered cities
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative