Joshua 11:9

And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.

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Other Translations for Joshua 11:9

BSB
Joshua treated them as the LORD had told him; he hamstrung their horses and burned up their chariots.
AKJV
And Joshua did to them as the LORD bade him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.
CPDV
And he did just as the Lord had instructed him. He hamstrung their horses, and he burned their chariots with fire.
ERV
And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.
NHEB
Joshua did to them as the LORD told him. He hamstrung their horses and burnt their chariots with fire.
SMT
And Joshua will do to them as Jehovah said to him: he hamstrung their horses, and burnt their chariots in fire.

Commentary for Joshua 11:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 11:9
Summary
Joshua executes God's commanded military protocol
Place
Waters of Merom
Event
Joshua destroys enemy horses and chariots
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative