God’s Word Translation
Joshua 10:9
9So Joshua marched all night from Gilgal and took them by surprise.
Joshua 10:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly, and went up from Gilgal all night.
- New International Version (NIV)After an all-night march from Gilgal, Joshua took them by surprise.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So Joshua came upon them suddenly, having marched up all night from Gilgal.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly, having marched all night from Gilgal.
Context of Joshua 10:9
7So Joshua, with all his soldiers and best warriors, set out from Gilgal. 8The Lord told Joshua, “Don’t be afraid of them. I have handed them over to you. None of them can stand up to you.” So Joshua marched all night from Gilgal and took them by surprise. 10The Lord threw the enemy into disorder in front of Israel and defeated them decisively at Gibeon. He chased them along the road that goes to the slope of Beth Horon and continued to defeat them all the way to Azekah and Makkedah. 11As they fled from the Israelites down the slope of Beth Horon toward Azekah, the Lord threw huge hailstones on them. More died from the hailstones than from Israelite swords.
Read all of Joshua 10Joshua 10:9 word by word
וַיָּבֹ֧א אֲלֵיהֶ֛ם יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ פִּתְאֹ֑ם כָּל־הַלַּ֕יְלָה עָלָ֖ה מִן־הַגִּלְגָּֽל׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Joshua 10:9
- 1 Samuel 11:9They told the messengers who had come, “This is what you are to say to the men of Jabesh Gilead: ‘Tomorrow, by the time the sun gets hot, you will be rescued.’ ” When the men of Jabesh received the message, they were overjoyed.
- Proverbs 22:29Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.
- Proverbs 24:11Rescue captives condemned to death, and spare those staggering toward their slaughter.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.
- 2 Timothy 2:3Join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- 2 Timothy 4:2Be ready to spread the word whether or not the time is right. Point out errors, warn people, and encourage them. Be very patient when you teach.
Commentaries on Joshua 10:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Joshua - came unto them suddenly - This he did by a forced march during the night, for he went up from Gilgal all night; from Gilgal to Gibeon was about eighteen or twenty miles; and, having fallen so unexpectedly on these confederate kings, they were immediately thrown into confusion.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-14Verses 7-14 The meanest and most feeble, who have just begun to trust the Lord, are as much entitled to be protected as those who have long and faithfully been his servants. It is our duty to defend the afflicted, who, like the Gibeonites, are brought into trouble on our account, or for the sake of the gospel. Joshua would not forsake his new vassals. How much less shall our true Joshua fail those who trust in Him! We may be wanting in our trust, but our…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9Joshua’s army marched all night to travel the 24 kilometers (15 miles) up difficult passes and steep slopes to reach the plateau. When the sun came up, they attacked the Amorite armies from the east. This meant the sun shone bright towards the Amorites as they faced east to fight. Israel's covenant required the nation to help Gibeon when it asked for help. However, Joshua acted even faster than the treaty required. By defeating the Canaanite army with a…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly--This is explained in the following clause, where he is described as having accomplished, by a forced march of picked men, in one night, a distance of twenty-six miles, which, according to the slow pace of Eastern armies and caravans, had formerly been a three days' journey (Jos 9:17). Jos 10:10, 11. God Fights against Them with Hailstones.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Joshua 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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