Joshua 8:27

Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 8:27

BSB

Israel took for themselves only the cattle and plunder of that city, as the LORD had commanded Joshua.

AKJV

Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey to themselves, according to the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

CPDV

Then the sons of Israel divided among themselves the cattle and the plunder of the city, just as the Lord had instructed Joshua.

ERV

Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

NHEB

Only the livestock and the spoil of that city Israel took for prey to themselves, according to the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.

SMT

Only the cattle and spoil of that city Israel plundered to themselves, according to the word of Jehovah which he commanded Joshua.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 8:27

OnlythecattleH929Noun FeminineandthespoilH7998Noun MasculineofthatcityH5892Noun Masculine IsraelH3478Proper Name MasculinetookforapreyH962VerbuntothemselvesaccordinguntothewordH1697Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NamewhichhecommandedH6680Verb JoshuaH3091

Commentary for Joshua 8:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 8:27

Summary

Israel keeps livestock and valuables following divine order.

Place

Event

Collecting war spoils

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC