# Bible

btext:
The firstfruit<WH7225> also of thy corn<WH1715>, of thy wine<WH8492>, and of thine oil<WH3323>, and the first<WH7225> of the fleece<WH1488> of thy sheep<WH6629>, shalt thou give<WH5414> him.


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For the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath chosen<WH977> him out of all thy tribes<WH7626>, to stand<WH5975> to minister<WH8334> in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>, him and his sons<WH1121> for ever<WH3117>.


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And if a Levite<WH3881> come<WH935> from any<WH259> of thy gates<WH8179> out of all Israel<WH3478>, where he sojourned<WH1481>, and come<WH935> with all the desire<WH185> of his mind<WH5315> unto the place<WH4725> which the LORD<WH3068> shall choose<WH977>;


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Then he shall minister<WH8334> in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068> his God<WH430>, as all his brethren<WH251> the Levites<WH3881> do, which stand<WH5975> there before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>.


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They shall have like portions<WH2506> to eat<WH398>, beside that which cometh of the sale<WH4465> of his patrimony<WH1>. / that…: Heb. his sale by the fathers


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When thou art come<WH935> into the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee, thou shalt not learn<WH3925> to do<WH6213> after the abominations<WH8441> of those nations<WH1471>.


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There shall not be found<WH4672> among you any one that maketh his son<WH1121> or his daughter<WH1323> to pass<WH5674> through the fire<WH784>, or that useth<WH7080> divination<WH7081>, or an observer of times<WH6049>, or an enchanter<WH5172>, or a witch<WH3784>,


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Or a charmer<WH2266><WH2267>, or a consulter<WH7592> with familiar spirits<WH178>, or a wizard<WH3049>, or a necromancer<WH1875><WH4191>.


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For all that do<WH6213> these things are an abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068>: and because<WH1558> of these abominations<WH8441> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> doth drive them out<WH3423> from before<WH6440> thee.


btext:
Thou shalt be perfect<WH8549> with the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>. / perfect: or, upright, or, sincere


btext:
For these nations<WH1471>, which thou shalt possess<WH3423>, hearkened<WH8085> unto observers of times<WH6049>, and unto diviners<WH7080>: but as for thee, the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath not suffered<WH5414> thee so to do. / possess: or, inherit


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will raise up<WH6965> unto thee a Prophet<WH5030> from the midst<WH7130> of thee, of thy brethren<WH251>, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken<WH8085>;


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According to all that thou desiredst<WH7592> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> in Horeb<WH2722> in the day<WH3117> of the assembly<WH6951>, saying<WH559>, Let me not hear<WH8085> again<WH3254> the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> my God<WH430>, neither let me see<WH7200> this great<WH1419> fire<WH784> any more, that I die<WH4191> not.


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And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto me, They have well<WH3190> spoken that which they have spoken<WH1696>.


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I will raise them up<WH6965> a Prophet<WH5030> from among<WH7130> their brethren<WH251>, like unto thee, and will put<WH5414> my words<WH1697> in his mouth<WH6310>; and he shall speak<WH1696> unto them all that I shall command<WH6680> him.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever<WH376> will not hearken<WH8085> unto my words<WH1697> which he shall speak<WH1696> in my name<WH8034>, I will require<WH1875> it of him.


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But the prophet<WH5030>, which shall presume<WH2102> to speak<WH1696> a word<WH1697> in my name<WH8034>, which I have not commanded<WH6680> him to speak<WH1696>, or that shall speak<WH1696> in the name<WH8034> of other<WH312> gods<WH430>, even that prophet<WH5030> shall die<WH4191>.


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And if thou say<WH559> in thine heart<WH3824>, How shall we know<WH3045> the word<WH1697> which the LORD<WH3068> hath not spoken<WH1696>?


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When a prophet<WH5030> speaketh<WH1696> in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>, if the thing<WH1697> follow not, nor come to pass<WH935>, that is the thing<WH1697> which the LORD<WH3068> hath not spoken<WH1696>, but the prophet<WH5030> hath spoken<WH1696> it presumptuously<WH2087>: thou shalt not be afraid<WH1481> of him.


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When the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath cut off<WH3772> the nations<WH1471>, whose land<WH776> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee, and thou succeedest<WH3423> them, and dwellest<WH3427> in their cities<WH5892>, and in their houses<WH1004>; / succeedest: Heb. inheritest, or, possessest


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Thou shalt separate<WH914> three<WH7969> cities<WH5892> for thee in the midst<WH8432> of thy land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee to possess<WH3423> it.


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Thou shalt prepare<WH3559> thee a way<WH1870>, and divide the coasts<WH1366> of thy land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth thee to inherit<WH5157>, into three parts<WH8027>, that every slayer<WH7523> may flee<WH5127> thither.


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And this is the case<WH1697> of the slayer<WH7523>, which shall flee<WH5127> thither, that he may live<WH2425>: Whoso killeth<WH5221> his neighbour<WH7453> ignorantly<WH1097><WH1847>, whom he hated<WH8130> not in time<WH8543> past<WH8032>; / in…: Heb. from yesterday the third day


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As when a man goeth<WH935> into the wood<WH3293> with his neighbour<WH7453> to hew<WH2404> wood<WH6086>, and his hand<WH3027> fetcheth a stroke<WH5080> with the axe<WH1631> to cut down<WH3772> the tree<WH6086>, and the head<WH1270> slippeth<WH5394> from the helve<WH6086>, and lighteth<WH4672> upon his neighbour<WH7453>, that he die<WH4191>; he shall flee<WH5127> unto one<WH259> of those cities<WH5892>, and live<WH2425>: / head: Heb. iron / helve: Heb. wood / lighteth…: Heb. findeth


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Lest the avenger<WH1350> of the blood<WH1818> pursue<WH7291> the slayer<WH310><WH7523>, while<WH3588> his heart<WH3824> is hot<WH3179>, and overtake<WH5381> him, because the way<WH1870> is long<WH7235>, and slay<WH5221> him<WH5315>; whereas he was not worthy<WH4941> of death<WH4194>, inasmuch as<WH3588> he hated<WH8130> him not in time<WH8543> past<WH8032>. / slay…: Heb. smite him in life / in…: Heb. from yesterday the third day


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Wherefore I command<WH6680> thee, saying<WH559>, Thou shalt separate<WH914> three<WH7969> cities<WH5892> for thee.


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And if the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> enlarge<WH7337> thy coast<WH1366>, as he hath sworn<WH7650> unto thy fathers<WH1>, and give<WH5414> thee all the land<WH776> which he promised<WH1696> to give<WH5414> unto thy fathers<WH1>;


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If thou shalt keep<WH8104> all these commandments<WH4687> to do<WH6213> them, which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>, to love<WH157> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and to walk<WH3212> ever<WH3117> in his ways<WH1870>; then shalt thou add<WH3254> three<WH7969> cities<WH5892> more for thee, beside these three<WH7969>:


btext:
That innocent<WH5355> blood<WH1818> be not shed<WH8210> in<WH7130> thy land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee for an inheritance<WH5159>, and so blood<WH1818> be upon thee.


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But if any man<WH376> hate<WH8130> his neighbour<WH7453>, and lie in wait<WH693> for him, and rise up<WH6965> against him, and smite<WH5221> him mortally<WH5315> that he die<WH4191>, and fleeth<WH5127> into one<WH259> of these<WH411> cities<WH5892>: / mortally: Heb. in life


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Then the elders<WH2205> of his city<WH5892> shall send<WH7971> and fetch<WH3947> him thence, and deliver<WH5414> him into the hand<WH3027> of the avenger<WH1350> of blood<WH1818>, that he may die<WH4191>.


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Thine eye<WH5869> shall not pity<WH2347> him, but thou shalt put away<WH1197> the guilt of innocent<WH5355> blood<WH1818> from Israel<WH3478>, that it may go well<WH2895> with thee.


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Thou shalt not remove<WH5253> thy neighbour's<WH7453> landmark<WH1366>, which they of old time<WH7223> have set<WH1379> in thine inheritance<WH5159>, which thou shalt inherit<WH5157> in the land<WH776> that the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
One<WH259> witness<WH5707> shall not rise up<WH6965> against a man<WH376> for any iniquity<WH5771>, or for any sin<WH2403>, in any sin<WH2399> that he sinneth<WH2398>: at the mouth<WH6310> of two<WH8147> witnesses<WH5707>, or at the mouth<WH6310> of three<WH7969> witnesses<WH5707>, shall the matter<WH1697> be established<WH6965>.


btext:
If a false<WH2555> witness<WH5707> rise up<WH6965> against any man<WH376> to testify<WH6030> against him that which is wrong<WH5627>; / that…: or, falling away


btext:
Then both<WH8147> the men<WH582>, between whom the controversy<WH7379> is, shall stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, before<WH6440> the priests<WH3548> and the judges<WH8199>, which shall be in those days<WH3117>;


btext:
And the judges<WH8199> shall make diligent<WH3190> inquisition<WH1875>: and, behold, if the witness<WH5707> be a false<WH8267> witness<WH5707>, and hath testified<WH6030> falsely<WH8267> against his brother<WH251>;


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Then shall ye do<WH6213> unto him, as he had thought<WH2161> to have done<WH6213> unto his brother<WH251>: so shalt thou put<WH1197> the evil<WH7451> away<WH1197> from among<WH7130> you.


btext:
And those which remain<WH7604> shall hear<WH8085>, and fear<WH3372>, and shall henceforth<WH3254> commit<WH6213> no more any<WH1697> such evil<WH7451> among<WH7130> you.


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And thine eye<WH5869> shall not pity<WH2347>; but life<WH5315> shall go for life<WH5315>, eye<WH5869> for eye<WH5869>, tooth<WH8127> for tooth<WH8127>, hand<WH3027> for hand<WH3027>, foot<WH7272> for foot<WH7272>.


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When thou goest out<WH3318> to battle<WH4421> against thine enemies<WH341>, and seest<WH7200> horses<WH5483>, and chariots<WH7393>, and a people<WH5971> more<WH7227> than thou, be not afraid<WH3372> of them: for the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> is with thee, which brought thee up<WH5927> out of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
And it shall be, when ye are come nigh<WH7126> unto the battle<WH4421>, that the priest<WH3548> shall approach<WH5066> and speak<WH1696> unto the people<WH5971>,


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And shall say<WH559> unto them, Hear<WH8085>, O Israel<WH3478>, ye approach<WH7131> this day<WH3117> unto battle<WH4421> against your enemies<WH341>: let not your hearts<WH3824> faint<WH7401>, fear<WH3372> not, and do not tremble<WH2648>, neither be ye terrified<WH6206> because<WH6440> of them; / faint: Heb. be tender / tremble: Heb. make haste


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For the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> is he that goeth<WH1980> with you, to fight<WH3898> for you against your enemies<WH341>, to save<WH3467> you.


btext:
And the officers<WH7860> shall speak<WH1696> unto the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, What man<WH376> is there that hath built<WH1129> a new<WH2319> house<WH1004>, and hath not dedicated<WH2596> it? let him go<WH3212> and return<WH7725> to his house<WH1004>, lest he die<WH4191> in the battle<WH4421>, and another<WH312> man<WH376> dedicate<WH2596> it.


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And what man<WH376> is he that hath planted<WH5193> a vineyard<WH3754>, and hath not yet eaten<WH2490> of it? let him also go<WH3212> and return<WH7725> unto his house<WH1004>, lest he die<WH4191> in the battle<WH4421>, and another<WH312> man<WH376> eat<WH2490> of it. / eaten…: Heb. made it common


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And what man<WH376> is there that hath betrothed<WH781> a wife<WH802>, and hath not taken<WH3947> her? let him go<WH3212> and return<WH7725> unto his house<WH1004>, lest he die<WH4191> in the battle<WH4421>, and another<WH312> man<WH376> take<WH3947> her.


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And the officers<WH7860> shall speak<WH1696> further<WH3254> unto the people<WH5971>, and they shall say<WH559>, What man<WH376> is there that is fearful<WH3373> and fainthearted<WH7390><WH3824>? let him go<WH3212> and return<WH7725> unto his house<WH1004>, lest his brethren's<WH251> heart<WH3824> faint<WH4549> as well as his heart<WH3824>. / faint: Heb. melt


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And it shall be, when the officers<WH7860> have made an end<WH3615> of speaking<WH1696> unto the people<WH5971>, that they shall make<WH6485> captains<WH8269> of the armies<WH6635> to lead<WH7218> the people<WH5971>. / to lead…: Heb. to be in the head of the people


btext:
When thou comest nigh<WH7126> unto a city<WH5892> to fight<WH3898> against it, then proclaim<WH7121> peace<WH7965> unto it.


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And it shall be, if it make thee answer<WH6030> of peace<WH7965>, and open<WH6605> unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people<WH5971> that is found<WH4672> therein shall be tributaries<WH4522> unto thee, and they shall serve<WH5647> thee.


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And if it will make no peace<WH7999> with thee, but will make<WH6213> war<WH4421> against thee, then thou shalt besiege<WH6696> it:


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And when the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath delivered<WH5414> it into thine hands<WH3027>, thou shalt smite<WH5221> every male<WH2138> thereof with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>:


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But the women<WH802>, and the little ones<WH2945>, and the cattle<WH929>, and all that is in the city<WH5892>, even all the spoil<WH7998> thereof, shalt thou take<WH962> unto thyself; and thou shalt eat<WH398> the spoil<WH7998> of thine enemies<WH341>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> thee. / take: Heb. spoil


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Thus shalt thou do<WH6213> unto all the cities<WH5892> which are very<WH3966> far off<WH7350> from thee, which<WH2007> are not of the cities<WH5892> of these nations<WH1471>.


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But of the cities<WH5892> of these people<WH5971>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> doth give<WH5414> thee for an inheritance<WH5159>, thou shalt save alive<WH2421> nothing that breatheth<WH5397>:


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But thou shalt utterly<WH2763> destroy<WH2763> them; namely, the Hittites<WH2850>, and the Amorites<WH567>, the Canaanites<WH3669>, and the Perizzites<WH6522>, the Hivites<WH2340>, and the Jebusites<WH2983>; as the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath commanded<WH6680> thee:


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That they teach<WH3925> you not to do<WH6213> after all their abominations<WH8441>, which they have done<WH6213> unto their gods<WH430>; so should ye sin<WH2398> against the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>.


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When thou shalt besiege<WH6696> a city<WH5892> a long<WH7227> time<WH3117>, in making war<WH3898> against it to take<WH8610> it, thou shalt not destroy<WH7843> the trees<WH6086> thereof by forcing<WH5080> an axe<WH1631> against them: for thou mayest eat<WH398> of them, and thou shalt not cut them down<WH3772> (for the tree<WH6086> of the field<WH7704> is man's<WH120> life) to employ<WH935> them in the siege<WH6440><WH4692>: / for the…: or, for, O man, the tree of the field is to be employed in the siege / to employ…: Heb. to go from before thee


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Only the trees<WH6086> which thou knowest<WH3045> that they be not trees<WH6086> for meat<WH3978>, thou shalt destroy<WH7843> and cut them down<WH3772>; and thou shalt build<WH1129> bulwarks<WH4692> against the city<WH5892> that maketh<WH6213> war<WH4421> with thee, until it be subdued<WH3381>. / it…: Heb. it come down


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If one be found<WH4672> slain<WH2491> in the land<WH127> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee to possess<WH3423> it, lying<WH5307> in the field<WH7704>, and it be not known<WH3045> who hath slain<WH5221> him:


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Then thy elders<WH2205> and thy judges<WH8199> shall come forth<WH3318>, and they shall measure<WH4058> unto the cities<WH5892> which are round about<WH5439> him that is slain<WH2491>:


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And it shall be, that the city<WH5892> which is next<WH7138> unto the slain man<WH2491>, even the elders<WH2205> of that city<WH5892> shall take<WH3947> an heifer<WH1241><WH5697>, which hath not been wrought with<WH5647>, and which hath not drawn<WH4900> in the yoke<WH5923>;


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And the elders<WH2205> of that city<WH5892> shall bring down<WH3381> the heifer<WH5697> unto a rough<WH386> valley<WH5158>, which is neither eared<WH5647> nor sown<WH2232>, and shall strike off<WH6202> the heifer's<WH5697> neck<WH6202> there in the valley<WH5158>:


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And the priests<WH3548> the sons<WH1121> of Levi<WH3878> shall come near<WH5066>; for them the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath chosen<WH977> to minister<WH8334> unto him, and to bless<WH1288> in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>; and by their word<WH6310> shall every controversy<WH7379> and every stroke<WH5061> be tried: / word: Heb. mouth


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And all the elders<WH2205> of that city<WH5892>, that are next<WH7138> unto the slain<WH2491> man, shall wash<WH7364> their hands<WH3027> over the heifer<WH5697> that is beheaded<WH6202> in the valley<WH5158>:


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And they shall answer<WH6030> and say<WH559>, Our hands<WH3027> have not shed<WH8210> this blood<WH1818>, neither have our eyes<WH5869> seen<WH7200> it.


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Be merciful<WH3722>, O LORD<WH3068>, unto thy people<WH5971> Israel<WH3478>, whom thou hast redeemed<WH6299>, and lay<WH5414> not innocent<WH5355> blood<WH1818> unto thy people<WH5971> of Israel's<WH3478> charge<WH7130>. And the blood<WH1818> shall be forgiven<WH3722> them. / unto thy people of: Heb. in the midst, etc


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So shalt thou put away<WH1197> the guilt of innocent<WH5355> blood<WH1818> from among<WH7130> you, when thou shalt do<WH6213> that which is right<WH3477> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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When thou goest forth<WH3318> to war<WH4421> against thine enemies<WH341>, and the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath delivered<WH5414> them into thine hands<WH3027>, and thou hast taken<WH7617> them captive<WH7628>,


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And seest<WH7200> among the captives<WH7633> a beautiful<WH8389><WH3303> woman<WH802>, and hast a desire<WH2836> unto her, that thou wouldest have her<WH3947> to thy wife<WH802>;


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Then thou shalt bring<WH935> her home<WH8432> to thine house<WH1004>; and she shall shave<WH1548> her head<WH7218>, and pare<WH6213> her nails<WH6856>; / pare: or, suffer to grow: Heb. make, or, dress


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And she shall put<WH5493> the raiment<WH8071> of her captivity<WH7628> from off her, and shall remain<WH3427> in thine house<WH1004>, and bewail<WH1058> her father<WH1> and her mother<WH517> a full<WH3117> month<WH3391>: and after<WH310> that thou shalt go<WH935> in unto her, and be her husband<WH1166>, and she shall be thy wife<WH802>.


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And it shall be, if thou have no delight<WH2654> in her, then thou shalt let her go<WH7971> whither she will<WH5315>; but thou shalt not sell<WH4376> her at all<WH4376> for money<WH3701>, thou shalt not make merchandise<WH6014> of her, because<WH834> thou hast humbled<WH6031> her.


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If a man<WH376> have two<WH8147> wives<WH802>, one<WH259> beloved<WH157>, and another<WH259> hated<WH8130>, and they have born<WH3205> him children<WH1121>, both the beloved<WH157> and the hated<WH8130>; and if the firstborn<WH1060> son<WH1121> be hers that was hated<WH8146>:


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Then it shall be, when<WH3117> he maketh his sons<WH1121> to inherit<WH5157> that which he hath, that he may<WH3201> not make the son<WH1121> of the beloved<WH157> firstborn<WH1069> before<WH6440> the son<WH1121> of the hated<WH8130>, which is indeed the firstborn<WH1060>:


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But he shall acknowledge<WH5234> the son<WH1121> of the hated<WH8130> for the firstborn<WH1060>, by giving<WH5414> him a double<WH8147> portion<WH6310> of all that he hath<WH4672>: for he is the beginning<WH7225> of his strength<WH202>; the right<WH4941> of the firstborn<WH1062> is his. / that…: Heb. that is found with him


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If a man<WH376> have a stubborn<WH5637> and rebellious<WH4784> son<WH1121>, which will not obey<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of his father<WH1>, or the voice<WH6963> of his mother<WH517>, and that, when they have chastened<WH3256> him, will not hearken<WH8085> unto them:


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Then shall his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517> lay hold<WH8610> on him, and bring him out<WH3318> unto the elders<WH2205> of his city<WH5892>, and unto the gate<WH8179> of his place<WH4725>;


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And they shall say<WH559> unto the elders<WH2205> of his city<WH5892>, This our son<WH1121> is stubborn<WH5637> and rebellious<WH4784>, he will not obey<WH8085> our voice<WH6963>; he is a glutton<WH2151>, and a drunkard<WH5433>.


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And all the men<WH582> of his city<WH5892> shall stone<WH7275> him with stones<WH68>, that he die<WH4191>: so shalt thou put<WH1197> evil<WH7451> away<WH1197> from among<WH7130> you; and all Israel<WH3478> shall hear<WH8085>, and fear<WH3372>.


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And if a man<WH376> have committed a sin<WH2399> worthy of<WH4941> death<WH4194>, and he be to be put to death<WH4191>, and thou hang<WH8518> him on a tree<WH6086>:


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His body<WH5038> shall not remain all night<WH3885> upon the tree<WH6086>, but thou shalt in any wise<WH6912> bury<WH6912> him that day<WH3117>; (for he that is hanged<WH8518> is accursed<WH7045> of God<WH430>;) that thy land<WH127> be not defiled<WH2930>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee for an inheritance<WH5159>. / accursed…: Heb. the curse of God


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Thou shalt not see<WH7200> thy brother's<WH251> ox<WH7794> or his sheep<WH7716> go astray<WH5080>, and hide<WH5956> thyself from them: thou shalt in any case<WH7725> bring them again<WH7725> unto thy brother<WH251>.


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And if thy brother<WH251> be not nigh<WH7138> unto thee, or if thou know<WH3045> him not, then thou shalt bring<WH622> it unto<WH8432> thine own house<WH1004>, and it shall be with thee until thy brother<WH251> seek<WH1875> after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again<WH7725>.


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In like manner<WH3651> shalt thou do<WH6213> with his ass<WH2543>; and so shalt thou do<WH6213> with his raiment<WH8071>; and with all lost thing<WH9> of thy brother's<WH251>, which he hath lost<WH6>, and thou hast found<WH4672>, shalt thou do<WH6213> likewise: thou mayest<WH3201> not hide<WH5956> thyself.


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Thou shalt not see<WH7200> thy brother's<WH251> ass<WH2543> or his ox<WH7794> fall down<WH5307> by the way<WH1870>, and hide<WH5956> thyself from them: thou shalt surely<WH6965> help him to lift them up again<WH6965>.


btext:
The woman<WH802> shall not wear that which pertaineth<WH3627> unto a man<WH1397>, neither shall a man<WH1397> put<WH3847> on a woman's<WH802> garment<WH8071>: for all that do<WH6213> so<WH428> are abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
If a bird's<WH6833> nest<WH7064> chance<WH7122> to be before<WH6440> thee in the way<WH1870> in any tree<WH6086>, or on the ground<WH776>, whether they be young ones<WH667>, or eggs<WH1000>, and the dam<WH517> sitting<WH7257> upon the young<WH667>, or upon the eggs<WH1000>, thou shalt not take<WH3947> the dam<WH517> with the young<WH1121>:


btext:
But thou shalt in any wise<WH7971> let the dam<WH517> go<WH7971>, and take<WH3947> the young<WH1121> to thee; that it may be well<WH3190> with thee, and that thou mayest prolong<WH748> thy days<WH3117>.


btext:
When thou buildest<WH1129> a new<WH2319> house<WH1004>, then thou shalt make<WH6213> a battlement<WH4624> for thy roof<WH1406>, that thou bring<WH7760> not blood<WH1818> upon thine house<WH1004>, if any man<WH5307> fall<WH5307> from thence.


btext:
Thou shalt not sow<WH2232> thy vineyard<WH3754> with divers seeds<WH3610>: lest the fruit<WH4395> of thy seed<WH2233> which thou hast sown<WH2232>, and the fruit<WH8393> of thy vineyard<WH3754>, be defiled<WH6942>. / fruit of thy seed: Heb. fulness of the seed


btext:
Thou shalt not wear<WH3847> a garment of divers sorts<WH8162>, as of woollen<WH6785> and linen<WH6593> together<WH3162>.


btext:
Thou shalt make<WH6213> thee fringes<WH1434> upon the four<WH702> quarters<WH3671> of thy vesture<WH3682>, wherewith thou coverest<WH3680> thyself. / quarters: Heb. wings


btext:
And give<WH7760> occasions<WH5949> of speech<WH1697> against her, and bring up<WH3318> an evil<WH7451> name<WH8034> upon her, and say<WH559>, I took<WH3947> this woman<WH802>, and when I came<WH7126> to her, I found<WH4672> her not a maid<WH1331>:


btext:
Then shall the father<WH1> of the damsel<WH5291>, and her mother<WH517>, take<WH3947> and bring forth<WH3318> the tokens of the damsel's<WH5291> virginity<WH1331> unto the elders<WH2205> of the city<WH5892> in the gate<WH8179>:


btext:
And the damsel's<WH5291> father<WH1> shall say<WH559> unto the elders<WH2205>, I gave<WH5414> my daughter<WH1323> unto this man<WH376> to wife<WH802>, and he hateth<WH8130> her;


btext:
And, lo, he hath given<WH7760> occasions<WH5949> of speech<WH1697> against her, saying<WH559>, I found<WH4672> not thy daughter<WH1323> a maid<WH1331>; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's<WH1323> virginity<WH1331>. And they shall spread<WH6566> the cloth<WH8071> before<WH6440> the elders<WH2205> of the city<WH5892>.


btext:
And the elders<WH2205> of that city<WH5892> shall take<WH3947> that man<WH376> and chastise<WH3256> him;


btext:
And they shall amerce<WH6064> him in an hundred<WH3967> shekels of silver<WH3701>, and give<WH5414> them unto the father<WH1> of the damsel<WH5291>, because he hath brought up<WH3318> an evil<WH7451> name<WH8034> upon a virgin<WH1330> of Israel<WH3478>: and she shall be his wife<WH802>; he may<WH3201> not put her away<WH7971> all his days<WH3117>.


btext:
But if this thing<WH1697> be true<WH571>, and the tokens of virginity<WH1331> be not found<WH4672> for the damsel<WH5291>:


btext:
Then they shall bring out<WH3318> the damsel<WH5291> to the door<WH6607> of her father's<WH1> house<WH1004>, and the men<WH582> of her city<WH5892> shall stone<WH5619> her with stones<WH68> that she die<WH4191>: because she hath wrought<WH6213> folly<WH5039> in Israel<WH3478>, to play the whore<WH2181> in her father's<WH1> house<WH1004>: so shalt thou put<WH1197> evil<WH7451> away<WH1197> from among<WH7130> you.


btext:
If a man<WH376> be found<WH4672> lying<WH7901> with a woman<WH802> married<WH1166> to an husband<WH1167>, then they shall both of them<WH8147> die<WH4191>, both the man<WH376> that lay<WH7901> with the woman<WH802>, and the woman<WH802>: so shalt thou put away<WH1197> evil<WH7451> from Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
If a damsel<WH5291> that is a virgin<WH1330> be betrothed<WH781> unto an husband<WH376>, and a man<WH376> find<WH4672> her in the city<WH5892>, and lie<WH7901> with her;


btext:
Then ye shall bring<WH3318> them both<WH8147> out unto the gate<WH8179> of that city<WH5892>, and ye shall stone<WH5619> them with stones<WH68> that they die<WH4191>; the damsel<WH5291>, because<WH834><WH1697> she cried<WH6817> not, being in the city<WH5892>; and the man<WH376>, because<WH834><WH1697> he hath humbled<WH6031> his neighbour's<WH7453> wife<WH802>: so thou shalt put away<WH1197> evil<WH7451> from among<WH7130> you.


btext:
But if a man<WH376> find<WH4672> a betrothed<WH781> damsel<WH5291> in the field<WH7704>, and the man<WH376> force<WH2388> her, and lie<WH7901> with her: then the man<WH376> only that lay<WH7901> with her shall die<WH4191>: / force: or, take strong hold of


btext:
But unto the damsel<WH5291> thou shalt do<WH6213> nothing<WH1697>; there is in the damsel<WH5291> no sin<WH2399> worthy of death<WH4194>: for as when a man<WH376> riseth<WH6965> against his neighbour<WH7453>, and slayeth<WH7523><WH5315> him, even so is this matter<WH1697>:


btext:
For he found<WH4672> her in the field<WH7704>, and the betrothed<WH781> damsel<WH5291> cried<WH6817>, and there was none to save<WH3467> her.


btext:
If a man<WH376> find<WH4672> a damsel<WH5291> that is a virgin<WH1330>, which is not betrothed<WH781>, and lay hold<WH8610> on her, and lie<WH7901> with her, and they be found<WH4672>;


btext:
Then the man<WH376> that lay<WH7901> with her shall give<WH5414> unto the damsel's<WH5291> father<WH1> fifty<WH2572> shekels of silver<WH3701>, and she shall be his wife<WH802>; because he hath humbled<WH6031> her, he may<WH3201> not put her away<WH7971> all his days<WH3117>.


btext:
A man<WH376> shall not take<WH3947> his father's<WH1> wife<WH802>, nor discover<WH1540> his father's<WH1> skirt<WH3671>.


btext:
He that is wounded in the stones<WH6481><WH1795>, or hath his privy member<WH8212> cut off<WH3772>, shall not enter<WH935> into the congregation<WH6951> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
A bastard<WH4464> shall not enter<WH935> into the congregation<WH6951> of the LORD<WH3068>; even to his tenth<WH6224> generation<WH1755> shall he not enter<WH935> into the congregation<WH6951> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
An Ammonite<WH5984> or Moabite<WH4125> shall not enter<WH935> into the congregation<WH6951> of the LORD<WH3068>; even to their tenth<WH6224> generation<WH1755> shall they not enter<WH935> into the congregation<WH6951> of the LORD<WH3068> for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>:


btext:
Because<WH1697> they met<WH6923> you not with bread<WH3899> and with water<WH4325> in the way<WH1870>, when ye came forth<WH3318> out of Egypt<WH4714>; and because they hired<WH7936> against thee Balaam<WH1109> the son<WH1121> of Beor<WH1160> of Pethor<WH6604> of Mesopotamia<WH763>, to curse<WH7043> thee.


btext:
Nevertheless the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> would<WH14> not hearken<WH8085> unto Balaam<WH1109>; but the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> turned<WH2015> the curse<WH7045> into a blessing<WH1293> unto thee, because the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> loved<WH157> thee.


btext:
Thou shalt not seek<WH1875> their peace<WH7965> nor their prosperity<WH2896> all thy days<WH3117> for ever<WH5769>. / prosperity: Heb. good


btext:
Thou shalt not abhor<WH8581> an Edomite<WH130>; for he is thy brother<WH251>: thou shalt not abhor<WH8581> an Egyptian<WH4713>; because thou wast a stranger<WH1616> in his land<WH776>.


btext:
The children<WH1121> that are begotten<WH3205> of them shall enter<WH935> into the congregation<WH6951> of the LORD<WH3068> in their third<WH7992> generation<WH1755>.


btext:
When the host<WH4264> goeth forth<WH3318> against thine enemies<WH341>, then keep<WH8104> thee from every wicked<WH7451> thing<WH1697>.


btext:
If there be among you any man<WH376>, that is not clean<WH2889> by reason of uncleanness that chanceth<WH7137> him by night<WH3915>, then shall he go<WH3318> abroad<WH2351> out of the camp<WH4264>, he shall not come<WH935> within<WH8432> the camp<WH4264>:


btext:
But it shall be, when evening<WH6153> cometh on<WH6437>, he shall wash<WH7364> himself with water<WH4325>: and when the sun<WH8121> is down<WH935>, he shall come<WH935> into<WH8432> the camp<WH4264> again. / cometh…: Heb. turneth toward


btext:
Thou shalt have a place also<WH3027> without<WH2351> the camp<WH4264>, whither thou shalt go forth<WH3318> abroad<WH2351>:


btext:
And thou shalt have a paddle<WH3489> upon thy weapon<WH240>; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease<WH3427> thyself abroad<WH2351>, thou shalt dig<WH2658> therewith, and shalt turn back<WH7725> and cover<WH3680> that which cometh<WH6627> from thee: / wilt…: Heb. sittest down


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> walketh<WH1980> in the midst<WH7130> of thy camp<WH4264>, to deliver<WH5337> thee, and to give up<WH5414> thine enemies<WH341> before<WH6440> thee; therefore shall thy camp<WH4264> be holy<WH6918>: that he see<WH7200> no unclean<WH6172> thing<WH1697> in thee, and turn away<WH7725> from thee<WH310>. / unclean…: Heb. nakedness of any thing


btext:
Thou shalt not deliver<WH5462> unto his master<WH113> the servant<WH5650> which is escaped<WH5337> from his master<WH113> unto thee:


btext:
He shall dwell<WH3427> with thee, even among<WH7130> you, in that place<WH4725> which he shall choose<WH977> in one<WH259> of thy gates<WH8179>, where it liketh him best<WH2896>: thou shalt not oppress<WH3238> him. / liketh…: Heb. is good for him


btext:
There shall be no whore<WH6948> of the daughters<WH1323> of Israel<WH3478>, nor a sodomite<WH6945> of the sons<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>. / whore: or, sodomitess


btext:
Thou shalt not bring<WH935> the hire<WH868> of a whore<WH2181>, or the price<WH4242> of a dog<WH3611>, into the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> for any vow<WH5088>: for even both<WH8147> these are abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
Thou shalt not lend upon usury<WH5391> to thy brother<WH251>; usury<WH5392> of money<WH3701>, usury<WH5392> of victuals<WH400>, usury<WH5392> of any thing<WH1697> that is lent upon usury<WH5391>:


btext:
Unto a stranger<WH5237> thou mayest lend upon usury<WH5391>; but unto thy brother<WH251> thou shalt not lend upon usury<WH5391>: that the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> may bless<WH1288> thee in all that thou settest<WH4916> thine hand<WH3027> to in the land<WH776> whither thou goest<WH935> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
When thou shalt vow<WH5087> a vow<WH5088> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, thou shalt not slack<WH309> to pay<WH7999> it: for the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will surely<WH1875> require<WH1875> it of thee; and it would be sin<WH2399> in thee.


btext:
That which is gone out<WH4161> of thy lips<WH8193> thou shalt keep<WH8104> and perform<WH6213>; even a freewill offering<WH5071>, according as thou hast vowed<WH5087> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, which thou hast promised<WH1696> with thy mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
When thou comest<WH935> into thy neighbour's<WH7453> vineyard<WH3754>, then thou mayest eat<WH398> grapes<WH6025> thy fill<WH7648> at thine own pleasure<WH5315>; but thou shalt not put<WH5414> any in thy vessel<WH3627>.


btext:
When thou comest<WH935> into the standing corn<WH7054> of thy neighbour<WH7453>, then thou mayest pluck<WH6998> the ears<WH4425> with thine hand<WH3027>; but thou shalt not move<WH5130> a sickle<WH2770> unto thy neighbour's<WH7453> standing corn<WH7054>.


btext:
When a man<WH376> hath taken<WH3947> a wife<WH802>, and married<WH1166> her, and it come to pass that she find<WH4672> no favour<WH2580> in his eyes<WH5869>, because he hath found<WH4672> some<WH1697> uncleanness<WH6172> in her: then let him write<WH3789> her a bill<WH5612> of divorcement<WH3748>, and give<WH5414> it in her hand<WH3027>, and send<WH7971> her out of his house<WH1004>. / some…: Heb. matter of nakedness / divorcement: Heb. cutting off


btext:
And when she is departed out<WH3318> of his house<WH1004>, she may go<WH1980> and be another<WH312> man's<WH376> wife.


btext:
And if the latter<WH314> husband<WH376> hate<WH8130> her, and write<WH3789> her a bill<WH5612> of divorcement<WH3748>, and giveth<WH5414> it in her hand<WH3027>, and sendeth<WH7971> her out of his house<WH1004>; or if the latter<WH314> husband<WH376> die<WH4191>, which took<WH3947> her to be his wife<WH802>;


btext:
Her former<WH7223> husband<WH1167>, which sent her away<WH7971>, may<WH3201> not take<WH3947> her again<WH7725> to be his wife<WH802>, after<WH310> that she is defiled<WH2930>; for that is abomination<WH8441> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>: and thou shalt not cause the land<WH776> to sin<WH2398>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee for an inheritance<WH5159>.


btext:
When a man<WH376> hath taken<WH3947> a new<WH2319> wife<WH802>, he shall not go out<WH3318> to war<WH6635>, neither shall he be charged<WH5674> with any business<WH1697>: but he shall be free<WH5355> at home<WH1004> one<WH259> year<WH8141>, and shall cheer up<WH8055> his wife<WH802> which he hath taken<WH3947>. / neither…: Heb. not any thing shall pass upon him


btext:
No man shall take<WH2254> the nether<WH7347> or the upper millstone<WH7393> to pledge<WH2254>: for he taketh<WH2254> a man's life<WH5315> to pledge<WH2254>.


btext:
If a man<WH376> be found<WH4672> stealing<WH1589> any<WH5315> of his brethren<WH251> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and maketh merchandise<WH6014> of him, or selleth<WH4376> him; then that thief<WH1590> shall die<WH4191>; and thou shalt put<WH1197> evil<WH7451> away<WH1197> from among<WH7130> you.


btext:
Take heed<WH8104> in the plague<WH5061> of leprosy<WH6883>, that thou observe<WH8104> diligently<WH3966>, and do<WH6213> according to all that the priests<WH3548> the Levites<WH3881> shall teach<WH3384> you: as I commanded<WH6680> them, so ye shall observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213>.


btext:
Remember<WH2142> what the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> did<WH6213> unto Miriam<WH4813> by the way<WH1870>, after that ye were come forth<WH3318> out of Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
When thou dost lend<WH5383> thy brother<WH7453> any<WH3972> thing<WH4859>, thou shalt not go<WH935> into his house<WH1004> to fetch<WH5670> his pledge<WH5667>. / lend…: Heb. lend the loan of any thing to, etc


btext:
Thou shalt stand<WH5975> abroad<WH2351>, and the man<WH376> to whom thou dost lend<WH5383> shall bring out<WH3318> the pledge<WH5667> abroad<WH2351> unto thee.


btext:
In any case<WH7725> thou shalt deliver<WH7725> him the pledge<WH5667> again<WH7725> when the sun<WH8121> goeth down<WH935>, that he may sleep<WH7901> in his own raiment<WH8008>, and bless<WH1288> thee: and it shall be righteousness<WH6666> unto thee before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
Thou shalt not oppress<WH6231> an hired servant<WH7916> that is poor<WH6041> and needy<WH34>, whether he be of thy brethren<WH251>, or of thy strangers<WH1616> that are in thy land<WH776> within thy gates<WH8179>:


btext:
At his day<WH3117> thou shalt give<WH5414> him his hire<WH7939>, neither shall the sun<WH8121> go down<WH935> upon it; for he is poor<WH6041>, and setteth<WH5375> his heart<WH5315> upon it: lest he cry<WH7121> against thee unto the LORD<WH3068>, and it be sin<WH2399> unto thee. / setteth…: Heb. lifteth his soul unto it


btext:
The fathers<WH1> shall not be put to death<WH4191> for the children<WH1121>, neither shall the children<WH1121> be put to death<WH4191> for the fathers<WH1>: every man<WH376> shall be put to death<WH4191> for his own sin<WH2399>.


btext:
Thou shalt not pervert<WH5186> the judgment<WH4941> of the stranger<WH1616>, nor of the fatherless<WH3490>; nor take<WH2254> a widow's<WH490> raiment<WH899> to pledge<WH2254>:


btext:
But thou shalt remember<WH2142> that thou wast a bondman<WH5650> in Egypt<WH4714>, and the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> redeemed<WH6299> thee thence: therefore I command<WH6680> thee to do<WH6213> this thing<WH1697>.


btext:
When thou cuttest down<WH7114> thine harvest<WH7105> in thy field<WH7704>, and hast forgot<WH7911> a sheaf<WH6016> in the field<WH7704>, thou shalt not go again<WH7725> to fetch<WH3947> it: it shall be for the stranger<WH1616>, for the fatherless<WH3490>, and for the widow<WH490>: that the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> may bless<WH1288> thee in all the work<WH4639> of thine hands<WH3027>.


btext:
When thou beatest<WH2251> thine olive tree<WH2132>, thou shalt not go over the boughs<WH6286> again<WH310>: it shall be for the stranger<WH1616>, for the fatherless<WH3490>, and for the widow<WH490>. / go…: Heb. bough it after thee


btext:
When thou gatherest<WH1219> the grapes of thy vineyard<WH3754>, thou shalt not glean<WH5953> it afterward<WH310>: it shall be for the stranger<WH1616>, for the fatherless<WH3490>, and for the widow<WH490>. / afterward: Heb. after thee


btext:
And thou shalt remember<WH2142> that thou wast a bondman<WH5650> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>: therefore I command<WH6680> thee to do<WH6213> this thing<WH1697>.


btext:
If there be a controversy<WH7379> between men<WH582>, and they come<WH5066> unto judgment<WH4941>, that the judges may judge<WH8199> them; then they shall justify<WH6663> the righteous<WH6662>, and condemn<WH7561> the wicked<WH7563>.


btext:
And it shall be, if the wicked man<WH7563> be worthy<WH1121> to be beaten<WH5221>, that the judge<WH8199> shall cause him to lie down<WH5307>, and to be beaten<WH5221> before his face<WH6440>, according<WH1767> to his fault<WH7564>, by a certain number<WH4557>.


btext:
Forty<WH705> stripes<WH5221> he may give him, and not exceed<WH3254>: lest, if he should exceed<WH3254>, and beat<WH5221> him above these with many<WH7227> stripes<WH4347>, then thy brother<WH251> should seem vile<WH7034><WH5869> unto thee.


btext:
Thou shalt not muzzle<WH2629> the ox<WH7794> when he treadeth out<WH1778> the corn. / treadeth…: Heb. thresheth


btext:
If brethren<WH251> dwell<WH3427> together<WH3162>, and one<WH259> of them die<WH4191>, and have no child<WH1121>, the wife<WH802> of the dead<WH4191> shall not marry without<WH2351> unto a stranger<WH376><WH2114>: her husband's brother<WH2993> shall go in<WH935> unto her, and take<WH3947> her to him to wife<WH802>, and perform the duty of an husband's brother<WH2992> unto her. / her husband's…: or, her next kinsman


btext:
And it shall be, that the firstborn<WH1060> which she beareth<WH3205> shall succeed<WH6965> in the name<WH8034> of his brother<WH251> which is dead<WH4191>, that his name<WH8034> be not put out<WH4229> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And if the man<WH376> like<WH2654> not to take<WH3947> his brother's wife<WH2994>, then let his brother's wife<WH2994> go up<WH5927> to the gate<WH8179> unto the elders<WH2205>, and say<WH559>, My husband's brother<WH2993> refuseth<WH3985> to raise up<WH6965> unto his brother<WH251> a name<WH8034> in Israel<WH3478>, he will<WH14> not perform the duty of my husband's brother<WH2992>. / brother's: or, next kinsman's


btext:
Then the elders<WH2205> of his city<WH5892> shall call<WH7121> him, and speak<WH1696> unto him: and if he stand<WH5975> to it, and say<WH559>, I like<WH2654> not to take<WH3947> her;


btext:
Then shall his brother's wife<WH2994> come<WH5066> unto him in the presence<WH5869> of the elders<WH2205>, and loose<WH2502> his shoe<WH5275> from off his foot<WH7272>, and spit<WH3417> in his face<WH6440>, and shall answer<WH6030> and say<WH559>, So shall it be done<WH6213> unto that man<WH376> that will not build up<WH1129> his brother's<WH251> house<WH1004>.


btext:
And his name<WH8034> shall be called<WH7121> in Israel<WH3478>, The house<WH1004> of him that hath his shoe<WH5275> loosed<WH2502>.


btext:
When men<WH582> strive<WH5327> together<WH3162> one with another<WH251><WH376>, and the wife<WH802> of the one<WH259> draweth near<WH7126> for to deliver<WH5337> her husband<WH376> out of the hand<WH3027> of him that smiteth<WH5221> him, and putteth forth<WH7971> her hand<WH3027>, and taketh<WH2388> him by the secrets<WH4016>:


btext:
Thou shalt not have in thy bag<WH3599> divers weights<WH68><WH68>, a great<WH1419> and a small<WH6996>. / divers…: Heb. a stone and a stone


btext:
Thou shalt not have in thine house<WH1004> divers measures<WH374><WH374>, a great<WH1419> and a small<WH6996>. / divers…: Heb. an ephah and an ephah


btext:
But thou shalt have a perfect<WH8003> and just<WH6664> weight<WH68>, a perfect<WH8003> and just<WH6664> measure<WH374> shalt thou have: that thy days<WH3117> may be lengthened<WH748> in the land<WH127> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee.


btext:
For all that do<WH6213> such things<WH428>, and all that do<WH6213> unrighteously<WH5766>, are an abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
Remember<WH2142> what Amalek<WH6002> did<WH6213> unto thee by the way<WH1870>, when ye were come forth<WH3318> out of Egypt<WH4714>;


btext:
How he met<WH7136> thee by the way<WH1870>, and smote the hindmost<WH2179> of thee, even all that were feeble<WH2826> behind<WH310> thee, when thou wast faint<WH5889> and weary<WH3023>; and he feared<WH3373> not God<WH430>.


btext:
Therefore it shall be, when the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath given thee rest<WH5117> from all thine enemies<WH341> round about<WH5439>, in the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee for an inheritance<WH5159> to possess<WH3423> it, that thou shalt blot out<WH4229> the remembrance<WH2143> of Amalek<WH6002> from under heaven<WH8064>; thou shalt not forget<WH7911> it.


btext:
And it shall be, when thou art come in<WH935> unto the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee for an inheritance<WH5159>, and possessest<WH3423> it, and dwellest<WH3427> therein;


btext:
That thou shalt take<WH3947> of the first<WH7225> of all the fruit<WH6529> of the earth<WH127>, which thou shalt bring<WH935> of thy land<WH776> that the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee, and shalt put<WH7760> it in a basket<WH2935>, and shalt go<WH1980> unto the place<WH4725> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> shall choose<WH977> to place<WH7931> his name<WH8034> there.


btext:
And thou shalt go<WH935> unto the priest<WH3548> that shall be in those days<WH3117>, and say<WH559> unto him, I profess<WH5046> this day<WH3117> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, that I am come<WH935> unto the country<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> sware<WH7650> unto our fathers<WH1> for to give<WH5414> us.


btext:
And the priest<WH3548> shall take<WH3947> the basket<WH2935> out of thine hand<WH3027>, and set it down<WH3240> before<WH6440> the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
And thou shalt speak<WH6030> and say<WH559> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, A Syrian<WH761> ready to perish<WH6> was my father<WH1>, and he went down<WH3381> into Egypt<WH4714>, and sojourned<WH1481> there with<WH4962> a few<WH4592>, and became there a nation<WH1471>, great<WH1419>, mighty<WH6099>, and populous<WH7227>:


btext:
And the Egyptians<WH4713> evil entreated<WH7489> us, and afflicted<WH6031> us, and laid<WH5414> upon us hard<WH7186> bondage<WH5656>:


btext:
And when we cried<WH6817> unto the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of our fathers<WH1>, the LORD<WH3068> heard<WH8085> our voice<WH6963>, and looked<WH7200> on our affliction<WH6040>, and our labour<WH5999>, and our oppression<WH3906>:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> brought us forth<WH3318> out of Egypt<WH4714> with a mighty<WH2389> hand<WH3027>, and with an outstretched<WH5186> arm<WH2220>, and with great<WH1419> terribleness<WH4172>, and with signs<WH226>, and with wonders<WH4159>:


btext:
And he hath brought<WH935> us into this place<WH4725>, and hath given<WH5414> us this land<WH776>, even a land<WH776> that floweth<WH2100> with milk<WH2461> and honey<WH1706>.


btext:
And now, behold, I have brought<WH935> the firstfruits<WH6529><WH7225> of the land<WH127>, which thou, O LORD<WH3068>, hast given<WH5414> me. And thou shalt set<WH3240> it before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and worship<WH7812> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>:


btext:
And thou shalt rejoice<WH8055> in every good<WH2896> thing which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> unto thee, and unto thine house<WH1004>, thou, and the Levite<WH3881>, and the stranger<WH1616> that is among<WH7130> you.


btext:
When thou hast made an end<WH3615> of tithing<WH6237> all the tithes<WH4643> of thine increase<WH8393> the third<WH7992> year<WH8141>, which is the year<WH8141> of tithing<WH4643>, and hast given<WH5414> it unto the Levite<WH3881>, the stranger<WH1616>, the fatherless<WH3490>, and the widow<WH490>, that they may eat<WH398> within thy gates<WH8179>, and be filled<WH7646>;


btext:
Then thou shalt say<WH559> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, I have brought away<WH1197> the hallowed things<WH6944> out of mine house<WH1004>, and also have given<WH5414> them unto the Levite<WH3881>, and unto the stranger<WH1616>, to the fatherless<WH3490>, and to the widow<WH490>, according to all thy commandments<WH4687> which thou hast commanded<WH6680> me: I have not transgressed<WH5674> thy commandments<WH4687>, neither have I forgotten<WH7911> them:


btext:
I have not eaten<WH398> thereof in my mourning<WH205>, neither have I taken away<WH1197> ought thereof for any unclean<WH2931> use, nor given<WH5414> ought thereof for the dead<WH4191>: but I have hearkened<WH8085> to the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> my God<WH430>, and have done<WH6213> according to all that thou hast commanded<WH6680> me.


btext:
Look down<WH8259> from thy holy<WH6944> habitation<WH4583>, from heaven<WH8064>, and bless<WH1288> thy people<WH5971> Israel<WH3478>, and the land<WH127> which thou hast given<WH5414> us, as thou swarest<WH7650> unto our fathers<WH1>, a land<WH776> that floweth<WH2100> with milk<WH2461> and honey<WH1706>.


btext:
This day<WH3117> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath commanded<WH6680> thee to do<WH6213> these statutes<WH2706> and judgments<WH4941>: thou shalt therefore keep<WH8104> and do<WH6213> them with all thine heart<WH3824>, and with all thy soul<WH5315>.


btext:
Thou hast avouched<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> this day<WH3117> to be thy God<WH430>, and to walk<WH3212> in his ways<WH1870>, and to keep<WH8104> his statutes<WH2706>, and his commandments<WH4687>, and his judgments<WH4941>, and to hearken<WH8085> unto his voice<WH6963>:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> hath avouched<WH559> thee this day<WH3117> to be his peculiar<WH5459> people<WH5971>, as he hath promised<WH1696> thee, and that thou shouldest keep<WH8104> all his commandments<WH4687>;


btext:
And to make<WH5414> thee high<WH5945> above all nations<WH1471> which he hath made<WH6213>, in praise<WH8416>, and in name<WH8034>, and in honour<WH8597>; and that thou mayest be an holy<WH6918> people<WH5971> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, as he hath spoken<WH1696>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> with the elders<WH2205> of Israel<WH3478> commanded<WH6680> the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, Keep<WH8104> all the commandments<WH4687> which I command<WH6680> you this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And it shall be on the day<WH3117> when ye shall pass over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383> unto the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee, that thou shalt set thee up<WH6965> great<WH1419> stones<WH68>, and plaister<WH7874> them with plaister<WH7875>:


btext:
And thou shalt write<WH3789> upon them all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451>, when thou art passed over<WH5674>, that thou mayest go in<WH935> unto the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee, a land<WH776> that floweth<WH2100> with milk<WH2461> and honey<WH1706>; as the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of thy fathers<WH1> hath promised<WH1696> thee.


btext:
Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>, that ye shall set up<WH6965> these stones<WH68>, which I command<WH6680> you this day<WH3117>, in mount<WH2022> Ebal<WH5858>, and thou shalt plaister<WH7875> them with plaister<WH7874>.


btext:
And there shalt thou build<WH1129> an altar<WH4196> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, an altar<WH4196> of stones<WH68>: thou shalt not lift up<WH5130> any iron<WH1270> tool upon them.


btext:
Thou shalt build<WH1129> the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> of whole<WH8003> stones<WH68>: and thou shalt offer<WH5927> burnt offerings<WH5930> thereon unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>:


btext:
And thou shalt offer<WH2076> peace offerings<WH8002>, and shalt eat<WH398> there, and rejoice<WH8055> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
And thou shalt write<WH3789> upon the stones<WH68> all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451> very<WH3190> plainly<WH874>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> and the priests<WH3548> the Levites<WH3881> spake<WH1696> unto all Israel<WH3478>, saying<WH559>, Take heed<WH5535>, and hearken<WH8085>, O Israel<WH3478>; this day<WH3117> thou art become<WH1961> the people<WH5971> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
Thou shalt therefore obey<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and do<WH6213> his commandments<WH4687> and his statutes<WH2706>, which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>.


btext:
These shall stand<WH5975> upon mount<WH2022> Gerizim<WH1630> to bless<WH1288> the people<WH5971>, when ye are come over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>; Simeon<WH8095>, and Levi<WH3878>, and Judah<WH3063>, and Issachar<WH3485>, and Joseph<WH3130>, and Benjamin<WH1144>:


btext:
And these shall stand<WH5975> upon mount<WH2022> Ebal<WH5858> to curse<WH7045>; Reuben<WH7205>, Gad<WH1410>, and Asher<WH836>, and Zebulun<WH2074>, Dan<WH1835>, and Naphtali<WH5321>. / to curse: Heb. for a cursing


btext:
And the Levites<WH3881> shall speak<WH6030>, and say<WH559> unto all the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478> with a loud<WH7311> voice<WH6963>,


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be the man<WH376> that maketh<WH6213> any graven<WH6459> or molten image<WH4541>, an abomination<WH8441> unto the LORD<WH3068>, the work<WH4639> of the hands<WH3027> of the craftsman<WH2796>, and putteth<WH7760> it in a secret<WH5643> place. And all the people<WH5971> shall answer<WH6030> and say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that setteth light<WH7034> by his father<WH1> or his mother<WH517>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that removeth<WH5253> his neighbour's<WH7453> landmark<WH1366>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that maketh the blind<WH5787> to wander<WH7686> out of the way<WH1870>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that perverteth<WH5186> the judgment<WH4941> of the stranger<WH1616>, fatherless<WH3490>, and widow<WH490>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that lieth<WH7901> with his father's<WH1> wife<WH802>; because he uncovereth<WH1540> his father's<WH1> skirt<WH3671>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that lieth<WH7901> with any manner of beast<WH929>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that lieth<WH7901> with his sister<WH269>, the daughter<WH1323> of his father<WH1>, or the daughter<WH1323> of his mother<WH517>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that lieth<WH7901> with his mother in law<WH2859>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that smiteth<WH5221> his neighbour<WH7453> secretly<WH5643>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that taketh<WH3947> reward<WH7810> to slay<WH5221> an innocent<WH5355> person<WH5315><WH1818>. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> be he that confirmeth<WH6965> not all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451> to do<WH6213> them. And all the people<WH5971> shall say<WH559>, Amen<WH543>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken<WH8085> diligently<WH8085> unto the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, to observe<WH8104> and to do<WH6213> all his commandments<WH4687> which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>, that the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will set<WH5414> thee on high<WH5945> above all nations<WH1471> of the earth<WH776>:


btext:
And all these blessings<WH1293> shall come<WH935> on thee, and overtake<WH5381> thee, if thou shalt hearken<WH8085> unto the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
Blessed<WH1288> shalt thou be in the city<WH5892>, and blessed<WH1288> shalt thou be in the field<WH7704>.


btext:
Blessed<WH1288> shall be the fruit<WH6529> of thy body<WH990>, and the fruit<WH6529> of thy ground<WH127>, and the fruit<WH6529> of thy cattle<WH929>, the increase<WH7698> of thy kine<WH504>, and the flocks<WH6251> of thy sheep<WH6629>.


btext:
Blessed<WH1288> shall be thy basket<WH2935> and thy store<WH4863>. / store: or, dough, or, kneadingtroughs


btext:
Blessed<WH1288> shalt thou be when thou comest in<WH935>, and blessed<WH1288> shalt thou be when thou goest out<WH3318>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall cause<WH5414> thine enemies<WH341> that rise up<WH6965> against thee to be smitten<WH5062> before thy face<WH6440>: they shall come out<WH3318> against thee one<WH259> way<WH1870>, and flee<WH5127> before<WH6440> thee seven<WH7651> ways<WH1870>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall command<WH6680> the blessing<WH1293> upon thee in thy storehouses<WH618>, and in all that thou settest<WH4916> thine hand<WH3027> unto; and he shall bless<WH1288> thee in the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> thee. / storehouses: or, barns


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall establish<WH6965> thee an holy<WH6918> people<WH5971> unto himself, as he hath sworn<WH7650> unto thee, if thou shalt keep<WH8104> the commandments<WH4687> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and walk<WH1980> in his ways<WH1870>.


btext:
And all people<WH5971> of the earth<WH776> shall see<WH7200> that thou art called<WH7121> by the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>; and they shall be afraid<WH3372> of thee.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall make thee plenteous<WH3498> in goods<WH2896>, in the fruit<WH6529> of thy body<WH990>, and in the fruit<WH6529> of thy cattle<WH929>, and in the fruit<WH6529> of thy ground<WH127>, in the land<WH127> which the LORD<WH3068> sware<WH7650> unto thy fathers<WH1> to give<WH5414> thee. / in goods: or, for good / body: Heb. belly


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall open<WH6605> unto thee his good<WH2896> treasure<WH214>, the heaven<WH8064> to give<WH5414> the rain<WH4306> unto thy land<WH776> in his season<WH6256>, and to bless<WH1288> all the work<WH4639> of thine hand<WH3027>: and thou shalt lend<WH3867> unto many<WH7227> nations<WH1471>, and thou shalt not borrow<WH3867>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall make<WH5414> thee the head<WH7218>, and not the tail<WH2180>; and thou shalt be above only<WH4605>, and thou shalt not be beneath<WH4295>; if that thou hearken<WH8085> unto the commandments<WH4687> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>, to observe<WH8104> and to do<WH6213> them:


btext:
And thou shalt not go aside<WH5493> from any of the words<WH1697> which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>, to the right hand<WH3225>, or to the left<WH8040>, to go<WH3212> after<WH310> other<WH312> gods<WH430> to serve<WH5647> them.


btext:
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken<WH8085> unto the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, to observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213> all his commandments<WH4687> and his statutes<WH2708> which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>; that all these curses<WH7045> shall come<WH935> upon thee, and overtake<WH5381> thee:


btext:
Cursed<WH779> shalt thou be in the city<WH5892>, and cursed<WH779> shalt thou be in the field<WH7704>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> shall be the fruit<WH6529> of thy body<WH990>, and the fruit<WH6529> of thy land<WH127>, the increase<WH7698> of thy kine<WH504>, and the flocks<WH6251> of thy sheep<WH6629>.


btext:
Cursed<WH779> shalt thou be when thou comest in<WH935>, and cursed<WH779> shalt thou be when thou goest out<WH3318>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall send<WH7971> upon thee cursing<WH3994>, vexation<WH4103>, and rebuke<WH4045>, in all that thou settest<WH4916> thine hand<WH3027> unto for to do<WH6213>, until thou be destroyed<WH8045>, and until thou perish<WH6> quickly<WH4118>; because<WH6440> of the wickedness<WH7455> of thy doings<WH4611>, whereby thou hast forsaken<WH5800> me. / for…: Heb. which thou wouldest do


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall make the pestilence<WH1698> cleave<WH1692> unto thee, until he have consumed<WH3615> thee from off the land<WH127>, whither thou goest<WH935> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall smite<WH5221> thee with a consumption<WH7829>, and with a fever<WH6920>, and with an inflammation<WH1816>, and with an extreme burning<WH2746>, and with the sword<WH2719>, and with blasting<WH7711>, and with mildew<WH3420>; and they shall pursue<WH7291> thee until thou perish<WH6>. / sword: or, drought


btext:
And thy heaven<WH8064> that is over thy head<WH7218> shall be brass<WH5178>, and the earth<WH776> that is under thee shall be iron<WH1270>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall make<WH5414> the rain<WH4306> of thy land<WH776> powder<WH80> and dust<WH6083>: from heaven<WH8064> shall it come down<WH3381> upon thee, until thou be destroyed<WH8045>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall cause<WH5414> thee to be smitten<WH5062> before<WH6440> thine enemies<WH341>: thou shalt go out<WH3318> one<WH259> way<WH1870> against them, and flee<WH5127> seven<WH7651> ways<WH1870> before<WH6440> them: and shalt be removed<WH2189> into all the kingdoms<WH4467> of the earth<WH776>. / removed: Heb. for a removing


btext:
And thy carcase<WH5038> shall be meat<WH3978> unto all fowls<WH5775> of the air<WH8064>, and unto the beasts<WH929> of the earth<WH776>, and no man shall fray them away<WH2729>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will smite<WH5221> thee with the botch<WH7822> of Egypt<WH4714>, and with the emerods<WH2914><WH6076>, and with the scab<WH1618>, and with the itch<WH2775>, whereof thou canst<WH3201> not be healed<WH7495>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall smite<WH5221> thee with madness<WH7697>, and blindness<WH5788>, and astonishment<WH8541> of heart<WH3824>:


btext:
And thou shalt grope<WH4959> at noonday<WH6672>, as the blind<WH5787> gropeth<WH4959> in darkness<WH653>, and thou shalt not prosper<WH6743> in thy ways<WH1870>: and thou shalt be only oppressed<WH6231> and spoiled<WH1497> evermore<WH3117>, and no man shall save<WH3467> thee.


btext:
Thou shalt betroth<WH781> a wife<WH802>, and another<WH312> man<WH376> shall lie<WH7901><WH7693> with her: thou shalt build<WH1129> an house<WH1004>, and thou shalt not dwell<WH3427> therein: thou shalt plant<WH5193> a vineyard<WH3754>, and shalt not gather the grapes<WH2490> thereof. / gather…: Heb. profane, or, use it as common meat


btext:
Thine ox<WH7794> shall be slain<WH2873> before thine eyes<WH5869>, and thou shalt not eat<WH398> thereof: thine ass<WH2543> shall be violently taken away<WH1497> from before thy face<WH6440>, and shall not be restored<WH7725> to thee: thy sheep<WH6629> shall be given<WH5414> unto thine enemies<WH341>, and thou shalt have none to rescue<WH3467> them. / shall not…: Heb. shall not return to thee


btext:
Thy sons<WH1121> and thy daughters<WH1323> shall be given<WH5414> unto another<WH312> people<WH5971>, and thine eyes<WH5869> shall look<WH7200>, and fail<WH3616> with longing for them all the day<WH3117> long: and there shall be no might<WH410> in thine hand<WH3027>.


btext:
The fruit<WH6529> of thy land<WH127>, and all thy labours<WH3018>, shall a nation<WH5971> which thou knowest<WH3045> not eat up<WH398>; and thou shalt be only oppressed<WH6231> and crushed<WH7533> alway<WH3117>:


btext:
So that thou shalt be mad<WH7696> for the sight<WH4758> of thine eyes<WH5869> which thou shalt see<WH7200>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall smite<WH5221> thee in the knees<WH1290>, and in the legs<WH7785>, with a sore<WH7451> botch<WH7822> that cannot<WH3201> be healed<WH7495>, from the sole<WH3709> of thy foot<WH7272> unto the top of thy head<WH6936>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall bring<WH3212> thee, and thy king<WH4428> which thou shalt set<WH6965> over thee, unto a nation<WH1471> which neither thou nor thy fathers<WH1> have known<WH3045>; and there shalt thou serve<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, wood<WH6086> and stone<WH68>.


btext:
And thou shalt become an astonishment<WH8047>, a proverb<WH4912>, and a byword<WH8148>, among all nations<WH5971> whither the LORD<WH3068> shall lead<WH5090> thee.


btext:
Thou shalt carry<WH3318> much<WH7227> seed<WH2233> out<WH3318> into the field<WH7704>, and shalt gather<WH622> but little<WH4592> in<WH622>; for the locust<WH697> shall consume<WH2628> it.


btext:
Thou shalt plant<WH5193> vineyards<WH3754>, and dress<WH5647> them, but shalt neither drink<WH8354> of the wine<WH3196>, nor gather<WH103> the grapes; for the worms<WH8438> shall eat<WH398> them.


btext:
Thou shalt have olive trees<WH2132> throughout all thy coasts<WH1366>, but thou shalt not anoint<WH5480> thyself with the oil<WH8081>; for thine olive<WH2132> shall cast<WH5394> his fruit.


btext:
Thou shalt beget<WH3205> sons<WH1121> and daughters<WH1323>, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go<WH3212> into captivity<WH7628>. / thou shalt not…: Heb. they shall not be thine


btext:
All thy trees<WH6086> and fruit<WH6529> of thy land<WH127> shall the locust<WH6767> consume<WH3423>. / consume: or, possess


btext:
The stranger<WH1616> that is within<WH7130> thee shall get up<WH5927> above thee very<WH4605> high<WH4605>; and thou shalt come down<WH3381> very<WH4295> low<WH4295>.


btext:
He shall lend<WH3867> to thee, and thou shalt not lend<WH3867> to him: he shall be the head<WH7218>, and thou shalt be the tail<WH2180>.


btext:
Moreover all these curses<WH7045> shall come<WH935> upon thee, and shall pursue<WH7291> thee, and overtake<WH5381> thee, till thou be destroyed<WH8045>; because thou hearkenedst<WH8085> not unto the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, to keep<WH8104> his commandments<WH4687> and his statutes<WH2708> which he commanded<WH6680> thee:


btext:
And they shall be upon thee for a sign<WH226> and for a wonder<WH4159>, and upon thy seed<WH2233> for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>.


btext:
Because thou servedst<WH5647> not the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> with joyfulness<WH8057>, and with gladness<WH2898> of heart<WH3824>, for the abundance<WH7230> of all things;


btext:
Therefore shalt thou serve<WH5647> thine enemies<WH341> which the LORD<WH3068> shall send<WH7971> against thee, in hunger<WH7458>, and in thirst<WH6772>, and in nakedness<WH5903>, and in want<WH2640> of all things: and he shall put<WH5414> a yoke<WH5923> of iron<WH1270> upon thy neck<WH6677>, until he have destroyed<WH8045> thee.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> shall bring<WH5375> a nation<WH1471> against thee from far<WH7350>, from the end<WH7097> of the earth<WH776>, as swift as the eagle<WH5404> flieth<WH1675>; a nation<WH1471> whose tongue<WH3956> thou shalt not understand<WH8085>; / understand: Heb. hear


btext:
A nation<WH1471> of fierce<WH5794> countenance<WH6440>, which shall not regard<WH5375> the person<WH6440> of the old<WH2205>, nor shew favour<WH2603> to the young<WH5288>: / of fierce…: Heb. strong of face


btext:
And he shall eat<WH398> the fruit<WH6529> of thy cattle<WH929>, and the fruit<WH6529> of thy land<WH127>, until thou be destroyed<WH8045>: which also shall not leave<WH7604> thee either corn<WH1715>, wine<WH8492>, or oil<WH3323>, or the increase<WH7698> of thy kine<WH504>, or flocks<WH6251> of thy sheep<WH6629>, until he have destroyed<WH6> thee.


btext:
And he shall besiege<WH6887> thee in all thy gates<WH8179>, until thy high<WH1364> and fenced<WH1219> walls<WH2346> come down<WH3381>, wherein<WH2004> thou trustedst<WH982>, throughout all thy land<WH776>: and he shall besiege<WH6887> thee in all thy gates<WH8179> throughout all thy land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> thee.


btext:
And thou shalt eat<WH398> the fruit<WH6529> of thine own body<WH990>, the flesh<WH1320> of thy sons<WH1121> and of thy daughters<WH1323>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> thee, in the siege<WH4692>, and in the straitness<WH4689>, wherewith thine enemies<WH341> shall distress<WH6693> thee: / body: Heb. belly


btext:
So that the man<WH376> that is tender<WH7390> among you, and very<WH3966> delicate<WH6028>, his eye<WH5869> shall be evil<WH3415> toward his brother<WH251>, and toward the wife<WH802> of his bosom<WH2436>, and toward the remnant<WH3499> of his children<WH1121> which he shall leave<WH3498>:


btext:
So that he will not give<WH5414> to any<WH259> of them of the flesh<WH1320> of his children<WH1121> whom he shall eat<WH398>: because he hath nothing left<WH7604> him in the siege<WH4692>, and in the straitness<WH4689>, wherewith thine enemies<WH341> shall distress<WH6693> thee in all thy gates<WH8179>.


btext:
The tender<WH7390> and delicate<WH6028> woman among you, which would not adventure<WH5254> to set<WH3322> the sole<WH3709> of her foot<WH7272> upon the ground<WH776> for delicateness<WH6026> and tenderness<WH7391>, her eye<WH5869> shall be evil<WH3415> toward the husband<WH376> of her bosom<WH2436>, and toward her son<WH1121>, and toward her daughter<WH1323>,


btext:
And toward her young one<WH7988> that cometh out<WH3318> from between her feet<WH7272>, and toward her children<WH1121> which she shall bear<WH3205>: for she shall eat<WH398> them for want<WH2640> of all things secretly<WH5643> in the siege<WH4692> and straitness<WH4689>, wherewith thine enemy<WH341> shall distress<WH6693> thee in thy gates<WH8179>. / young one: Heb. afterbirth


btext:
If thou wilt not observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213> all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451> that are written<WH3789> in this book<WH5612>, that thou mayest fear<WH3372> this glorious<WH3513> and fearful<WH3372> name<WH8034>, THE LORD<WH3068> THY GOD<WH430>;


btext:
Then the LORD<WH3068> will make<WH6381> thy plagues<WH4347> wonderful<WH6381>, and the plagues<WH4347> of thy seed<WH2233>, even great<WH1419> plagues<WH4347>, and of long continuance<WH539>, and sore<WH7451> sicknesses<WH2483>, and of long continuance<WH539>.


btext:
Moreover he will bring<WH7725> upon thee all the diseases<WH4064> of Egypt<WH4714>, which thou wast afraid<WH3025> of<WH6440>; and they shall cleave<WH1692> unto thee.


btext:
Also every sickness<WH2483>, and every plague<WH4347>, which is not written<WH3789> in the book<WH5612> of this law<WH8451>, them will the LORD<WH3068> bring<WH5927> upon thee, until thou be destroyed<WH8045>. / bring: Heb. cause to ascend


btext:
And ye shall be left<WH7604> few<WH4592> in number<WH4962>, whereas<WH834> ye were as the stars<WH3556> of heaven<WH8064> for multitude<WH7230>; because thou wouldest not obey<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD<WH3068> rejoiced<WH7797> over you to do you good<WH3190>, and to multiply<WH7235> you; so the LORD<WH3068> will rejoice<WH7797> over you to destroy<WH6> you, and to bring you to nought<WH8045>; and ye shall be plucked<WH5255> from off the land<WH127> whither thou goest<WH935> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall scatter<WH6327> thee among all people<WH5971>, from the one end<WH7097> of the earth<WH776> even unto the other<WH7097>; and there thou shalt serve<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, which neither thou nor thy fathers<WH1> have known<WH3045>, even wood<WH6086> and stone<WH68>.


btext:
And among these<WH1992> nations<WH1471> shalt thou find no ease<WH7280>, neither shall the sole<WH3709> of thy foot<WH7272> have rest<WH4494>: but the LORD<WH3068> shall give<WH5414> thee there a trembling<WH7268> heart<WH3820>, and failing<WH3631> of eyes<WH5869>, and sorrow<WH1671> of mind<WH5315>:


btext:
And thy life<WH2416> shall hang<WH8511> in doubt before<WH5048> thee; and thou shalt fear<WH6342> day<WH3119> and night<WH3915>, and shalt have none assurance<WH539> of thy life<WH2416>:


btext:
In the morning<WH1242> thou shalt say<WH559>, Would God it were<WH5414> even<WH6153>! and at even<WH6153> thou shalt say<WH559>, Would God it were<WH5414> morning<WH1242>! for the fear<WH6343> of thine heart<WH3824> wherewith thou shalt fear<WH6342>, and for the sight<WH4758> of thine eyes<WH5869> which thou shalt see<WH7200>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall bring<WH7725> thee into Egypt<WH4714> again<WH7725> with ships<WH591>, by the way<WH1870> whereof I spake<WH559> unto thee, Thou shalt see<WH7200> it no more again<WH3254>: and there ye shall be sold<WH4376> unto your enemies<WH341> for bondmen<WH5650> and bondwomen<WH8198>, and no man shall buy<WH7069> you.


btext:
These are the words<WH1697> of the covenant<WH1285>, which the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872> to make<WH3772> with the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> in the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, beside the covenant<WH1285> which he made<WH3772> with them in Horeb<WH2722>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> called<WH7121> unto all Israel<WH3478>, and said<WH559> unto them, Ye have seen<WH7200> all that the LORD<WH3068> did<WH6213> before your eyes<WH5869> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714> unto Pharaoh<WH6547>, and unto all his servants<WH5650>, and unto all his land<WH776>;


btext:
The great<WH1419> temptations<WH4531> which thine eyes<WH5869> have seen<WH7200>, the signs<WH226>, and those great<WH1419> miracles<WH4159>:


btext:
Yet the LORD<WH3068> hath not given<WH5414> you an heart<WH3820> to perceive<WH3045>, and eyes<WH5869> to see<WH7200>, and ears<WH241> to hear<WH8085>, unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And I have led<WH3212> you forty<WH705> years<WH8141> in the wilderness<WH4057>: your clothes<WH8008> are not waxen old<WH1086> upon you, and thy shoe<WH5275> is not waxen old<WH1086> upon thy foot<WH7272>.


btext:
Ye have not eaten<WH398> bread<WH3899>, neither have ye drunk<WH8354> wine<WH3196> or strong drink<WH7941>: that ye might know<WH3045> that I am the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>.


btext:
And when ye came<WH935> unto this place<WH4725>, Sihon<WH5511> the king<WH4428> of Heshbon<WH2809>, and Og<WH5747> the king<WH4428> of Bashan<WH1316>, came out<WH3318> against<WH7125> us unto battle<WH4421>, and we smote<WH5221> them:


btext:
And we took<WH3947> their land<WH776>, and gave<WH5414> it for an inheritance<WH5159> unto the Reubenites<WH7206>, and to the Gadites<WH1425>, and to the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4520>.


btext:
Keep<WH8104> therefore the words<WH1697> of this covenant<WH1285>, and do<WH6213> them, that ye may prosper<WH7919> in all that ye do<WH6213>.


btext:
Ye stand<WH5324> this day<WH3117> all of you before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>; your captains<WH7218> of your tribes<WH7626>, your elders<WH2205>, and your officers<WH7860>, with all the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478>,


btext:
Your little ones<WH2945>, your wives<WH802>, and thy stranger<WH1616> that is in<WH7130> thy camp<WH4264>, from the hewer<WH2404> of thy wood<WH6086> unto the drawer<WH7579> of thy water<WH4325>:


btext:
That thou shouldest enter<WH5674> into covenant<WH1285> with the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and into his oath<WH423>, which the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> maketh<WH3772> with thee this day<WH3117>: / enter: Heb. pass


btext:
That he may establish<WH6965> thee to day<WH3117> for a people<WH5971> unto himself, and that he may be unto thee a God<WH430>, as he hath said<WH1696> unto thee, and as he hath sworn<WH7650> unto thy fathers<WH1>, to Abraham<WH85>, to Isaac<WH3327>, and to Jacob<WH3290>.


btext:
But with him that standeth<WH5975> here with us this<WH3426> day<WH3117> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>, and also with him that is not here with us this day<WH3117>:


btext:
(For ye know<WH3045> how we have dwelt<WH3427> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>; and how we came<WH5674> through<WH7130> the nations<WH1471> which ye passed by<WH5674>;


btext:
And ye have seen<WH7200> their abominations<WH8251>, and their idols<WH1544>, wood<WH6086> and stone<WH68>, silver<WH3701> and gold<WH2091>, which were among them:) / idols: Heb. dungy gods


btext:
Lest there should be<WH3426> among you man<WH376>, or woman<WH802>, or family<WH4940>, or tribe<WH7626>, whose heart<WH3824> turneth away<WH6437> this day<WH3117> from the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>, to go<WH3212> and serve<WH5647> the gods<WH430> of these nations<WH1471>; lest there should be<WH3426> among you a root<WH8328> that beareth<WH6509> gall<WH7219> and wormwood<WH3939>; / gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh


btext:
And it come to pass, when he heareth<WH8085> the words<WH1697> of this curse<WH423>, that he bless<WH1288> himself in his heart<WH3824>, saying<WH559>, I shall have peace<WH7965>, though<WH3588> I walk<WH3212> in the imagination<WH8307> of mine heart<WH3820>, to add<WH5595> drunkenness<WH7302> to thirst<WH6771>: / imagination: or, stubbornness / drunkenness…: Heb. the drunken to the thirsty


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will<WH14> not spare<WH5545> him, but then the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> and his jealousy<WH7068> shall smoke<WH6225> against that man<WH376>, and all the curses<WH423> that are written<WH3789> in this book<WH5612> shall lie<WH7257> upon him, and the LORD<WH3068> shall blot out<WH4229> his name<WH8034> from under heaven<WH8064>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall separate<WH914> him unto evil<WH7451> out of all the tribes<WH7626> of Israel<WH3478>, according to all the curses<WH423> of the covenant<WH1285> that are written<WH3789> in this book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451>: / are: Heb. is


btext:
So that the generation<WH1755> to come<WH314> of your children<WH1121> that shall rise up<WH6965> after<WH310> you, and the stranger<WH5237> that shall come<WH935> from a far<WH7350> land<WH776>, shall say<WH559>, when they see<WH7200> the plagues<WH4347> of that land<WH776>, and the sicknesses<WH8463> which the LORD<WH3068> hath laid<WH2470> upon it; / which…: Heb. wherewith the LORD hath made it sick


btext:
And that the whole land<WH776> thereof is brimstone<WH1614>, and salt<WH4417>, and burning<WH8316>, that it is not sown<WH2232>, nor beareth<WH6779>, nor any grass<WH6212> groweth<WH5927> therein, like the overthrow<WH4114> of Sodom<WH5467>, and Gomorrah<WH6017>, Admah<WH126>, and Zeboim<WH6636>, which the LORD<WH3068> overthrew<WH2015> in his anger<WH639>, and in his wrath<WH2534>:


btext:
Even all nations<WH1471> shall say<WH559>, Wherefore hath the LORD<WH3068> done<WH6213> thus unto this land<WH776>? what meaneth the heat<WH2750> of this great<WH1419> anger<WH639>?


btext:
Then men shall say<WH559>, Because they have forsaken<WH5800> the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of their fathers<WH1>, which he made<WH3772> with them when he brought them forth<WH3318> out of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>:


btext:
For they went<WH3212> and served<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, and worshipped<WH7812> them, gods<WH430> whom they knew<WH3045> not, and whom he had not given<WH2505> unto them: / whom he…: or, who had not given to them any portion / given: Heb. divided


btext:
And the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> was kindled<WH2734> against this land<WH776>, to bring<WH935> upon it all the curses<WH7045> that are written<WH3789> in this book<WH5612>:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> rooted<WH5428> them out of their land<WH127> in anger<WH639>, and in wrath<WH2534>, and in great<WH1419> indignation<WH7110>, and cast<WH7993> them into another<WH312> land<WH776>, as it is this day<WH3117>.


btext:
The secret<WH5641> things belong unto the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>: but those things which are revealed<WH1540> belong unto us and to our children<WH1121> for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>, that we may do<WH6213> all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, when all these things<WH1697> are come<WH935> upon thee, the blessing<WH1293> and the curse<WH7045>, which I have set<WH5414> before<WH6440> thee, and thou shalt call<WH7725> them to mind<WH3824> among all the nations<WH1471>, whither the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath driven<WH5080> thee,


btext:
And shalt return<WH7725> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and shalt obey<WH8085> his voice<WH6963> according to all that I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>, thou and thy children<WH1121>, with all thine heart<WH3824>, and with all thy soul<WH5315>;


btext:
That then the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will turn<WH7725> thy captivity<WH7622>, and have compassion<WH7355> upon thee, and will return<WH7725> and gather<WH6908> thee from all the nations<WH5971>, whither the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> hath scattered<WH6327> thee.


btext:
If any of thine be driven out<WH5080> unto the outmost<WH7097> parts of heaven<WH8064>, from thence will the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> gather<WH6908> thee, and from thence will he fetch<WH3947> thee:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will bring<WH935> thee into the land<WH776> which thy fathers<WH1> possessed<WH3423>, and thou shalt possess<WH3423> it; and he will do thee good<WH3190>, and multiply<WH7235> thee above thy fathers<WH1>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will circumcise<WH4135> thine heart<WH3824>, and the heart<WH3824> of thy seed<WH2233>, to love<WH157> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> with all thine heart<WH3824>, and with all thy soul<WH5315>, that thou mayest live<WH2416>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will put<WH5414> all these curses<WH423> upon thine enemies<WH341>, and on them that hate<WH8130> thee, which persecuted<WH7291> thee.


btext:
And thou shalt return<WH7725> and obey<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068>, and do<WH6213> all his commandments<WH4687> which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> will make thee plenteous<WH3498> in every work<WH4639> of thine hand<WH3027>, in the fruit<WH6529> of thy body<WH990>, and in the fruit<WH6529> of thy cattle<WH929>, and in the fruit<WH6529> of thy land<WH127>, for good<WH2896>: for the LORD<WH3068> will again<WH7725> rejoice<WH7797> over thee for good<WH2896>, as he rejoiced<WH7797> over thy fathers<WH1>:


btext:
If thou shalt hearken<WH8085> unto the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, to keep<WH8104> his commandments<WH4687> and his statutes<WH2708> which are written<WH3789> in this book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451>, and if thou turn<WH7725> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> with all thine heart<WH3824>, and with all thy soul<WH5315>.


btext:
For this commandment<WH4687> which I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117>, it is not hidden<WH6381> from thee, neither is it far off<WH7350>.


btext:
It is not in heaven<WH8064>, that thou shouldest say<WH559>, Who shall go up<WH5927> for us to heaven<WH8064>, and bring<WH3947> it unto us, that we may hear<WH8085> it, and do<WH6213> it?


btext:
Neither is it beyond<WH5676> the sea<WH3220>, that thou shouldest say<WH559>, Who shall go<WH5674> over<WH5676> the sea<WH3220> for us, and bring<WH3947> it unto us, that we may hear<WH8085> it, and do<WH6213> it?


btext:
But the word<WH1697> is very<WH3966> nigh<WH7138> unto thee, in thy mouth<WH6310>, and in thy heart<WH3824>, that thou mayest do<WH6213> it.


btext:
See<WH7200>, I have set<WH5414> before<WH6440> thee this day<WH3117> life<WH2416> and good<WH2896>, and death<WH4194> and evil<WH7451>;


btext:
In that I command<WH6680> thee this day<WH3117> to love<WH157> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, to walk<WH3212> in his ways<WH1870>, and to keep<WH8104> his commandments<WH4687> and his statutes<WH2708> and his judgments<WH4941>, that thou mayest live<WH2421> and multiply<WH7235>: and the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> shall bless<WH1288> thee in the land<WH776> whither thou goest<WH935> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
But if thine heart<WH3824> turn away<WH6437>, so that thou wilt not hear<WH8085>, but shalt be drawn away<WH5080>, and worship<WH7812> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, and serve<WH5647> them;


btext:
I denounce<WH5046> unto you this day<WH3117>, that ye shall surely<WH6> perish<WH6>, and that ye shall not prolong<WH748> your days<WH3117> upon the land<WH127>, whither thou passest over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383> to go<WH935> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
I call<WH5749> heaven<WH8064> and earth<WH776> to record<WH5749> this day<WH3117> against you, that I have set<WH5414> before<WH6440> you life<WH2416> and death<WH4194>, blessing<WH1293> and cursing<WH7045>: therefore choose<WH977> life<WH2416>, that both thou and thy seed<WH2233> may live<WH2421>:


btext:
That thou mayest love<WH157> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, and that thou mayest obey<WH8085> his voice<WH6963>, and that thou mayest cleave<WH1692> unto him: for he is thy life<WH2416>, and the length<WH753> of thy days<WH3117>: that thou mayest dwell<WH3427> in the land<WH127> which the LORD<WH3068> sware<WH7650> unto thy fathers<WH1>, to Abraham<WH85>, to Isaac<WH3327>, and to Jacob<WH3290>, to give<WH5414> them.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto them, I am an hundred<WH3967> and twenty<WH6242> years<WH8141> old<WH1121> this day<WH3117>; I can<WH3201> no more go out<WH3318> and come in<WH935>: also the LORD<WH3068> hath said<WH559> unto me, Thou shalt not go over<WH5674> this Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, he will go over<WH5674> before<WH6440> thee, and he will destroy<WH8045> these nations<WH1471> from before<WH6440> thee, and thou shalt possess<WH3423> them: and Joshua<WH3091>, he shall go over<WH5674> before<WH6440> thee, as the LORD<WH3068> hath said<WH1696>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall do<WH6213> unto them as he did<WH6213> to Sihon<WH5511> and to Og<WH5747>, kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, and unto the land<WH776> of them, whom he destroyed<WH8045>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall give them up<WH5414> before your face<WH6440>, that ye may do<WH6213> unto them according unto all the commandments<WH4687> which I have commanded<WH6680> you.


btext:
Be strong<WH2388> and of a good courage<WH553>, fear<WH3372> not, nor be afraid<WH6206> of them<WH6440>: for the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>, he it is that doth go<WH1980> with thee; he will not fail<WH7503> thee, nor forsake<WH5800> thee.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> called<WH7121> unto Joshua<WH3091>, and said<WH559> unto him in the sight<WH5869> of all Israel<WH3478>, Be strong<WH2388> and of a good courage<WH553>: for thou must go<WH935> with this people<WH5971> unto the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> hath sworn<WH7650> unto their fathers<WH1> to give<WH5414> them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit<WH5157> it.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068>, he it is that doth go<WH1980> before<WH6440> thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail<WH7503> thee, neither forsake<WH5800> thee: fear<WH3372> not, neither be dismayed<WH2865>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> wrote<WH3789> this law<WH8451>, and delivered<WH5414> it unto the priests<WH3548> the sons<WH1121> of Levi<WH3878>, which bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068>, and unto all the elders<WH2205> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> commanded<WH6680> them, saying<WH559>, At the end<WH7093> of every seven<WH7651> years<WH8141>, in the solemnity<WH4150> of the year<WH8141> of release<WH8059>, in the feast<WH2282> of tabernacles<WH5521>,


btext:
When all Israel<WH3478> is come<WH935> to appear<WH7200> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> in the place<WH4725> which he shall choose<WH977>, thou shalt read<WH7121> this law<WH8451> before all Israel<WH3478> in their hearing<WH241>.


btext:
Gather<WH6950> the people<WH5971> together<WH6950>, men<WH582>, and women<WH802>, and children<WH2945>, and thy stranger<WH1616> that is within thy gates<WH8179>, that they may hear<WH8085>, and that they may learn<WH3925>, and fear<WH3372> the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, and observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213> all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451>:


btext:
And that their children<WH1121>, which have not known<WH3045> any thing, may hear<WH8085>, and learn<WH3925> to fear<WH3372> the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, as long as<WH3117> ye live<WH2416> in the land<WH127> whither ye go over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Moses<WH4872>, Behold, thy days<WH3117> approach<WH7126> that thou must die<WH4191>: call<WH7121> Joshua<WH3091>, and present<WH3320> yourselves in the tabernacle<WH168> of the congregation<WH4150>, that I may give him a charge<WH6680>. And Moses<WH4872> and Joshua<WH3091> went<WH3212>, and presented<WH3320> themselves in the tabernacle<WH168> of the congregation<WH4150>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> appeared<WH7200> in the tabernacle<WH168> in a pillar<WH5982> of a cloud<WH6051>: and the pillar<WH5982> of the cloud<WH6051> stood<WH5975> over the door<WH6607> of the tabernacle<WH168>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Moses<WH4872>, Behold, thou shalt sleep<WH7901> with thy fathers<WH1>; and this people<WH5971> will rise up<WH6965>, and go a whoring<WH2181> after<WH310> the gods<WH430> of the strangers<WH5236> of the land<WH776>, whither they go<WH935> to be among<WH7130> them, and will forsake<WH5800> me, and break<WH6565> my covenant<WH1285> which I have made<WH3772> with them. / sleep: Heb. lie down


btext:
Then my anger<WH639> shall be kindled<WH2734> against them in that day<WH3117>, and I will forsake<WH5800> them, and I will hide<WH5641> my face<WH6440> from them, and they shall be devoured<WH398>, and many<WH7227> evils<WH7451> and troubles<WH6869> shall befall<WH4672> them; so that they will say<WH559> in that day<WH3117>, Are not these evils<WH7451> come<WH4672> upon us, because our God<WH430> is not among<WH7130> us? / befall: Heb. find


btext:
And I will surely<WH5641> hide<WH5641> my face<WH6440> in that day<WH3117> for all the evils<WH7451> which they shall have wrought<WH6213>, in that<WH3588> they are turned<WH6437> unto other<WH312> gods<WH430>.


btext:
Now therefore write<WH3789> ye this song<WH7892> for you, and teach<WH3925> it the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>: put<WH7760> it in their mouths<WH6310>, that this song<WH7892> may be a witness<WH5707> for me against the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
For when I shall have brought<WH935> them into the land<WH127> which I sware<WH7650> unto their fathers<WH1>, that floweth<WH2100> with milk<WH2461> and honey<WH1706>; and they shall have eaten<WH398> and filled<WH7646> themselves, and waxen fat<WH1878>; then will they turn<WH6437> unto other<WH312> gods<WH430>, and serve<WH5647> them, and provoke<WH5006> me, and break<WH6565> my covenant<WH1285>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, when many<WH7227> evils<WH7451> and troubles<WH6869> are befallen<WH4672> them, that this song<WH7892> shall testify<WH6030> against<WH6440> them as a witness<WH5707>; for it shall not be forgotten<WH7911> out of the mouths<WH6310> of their seed<WH2233>: for I know<WH3045> their imagination<WH3336> which they go about<WH6213>, even now<WH3117>, before I have brought<WH935> them into the land<WH776> which I sware<WH7650>. / against: Heb. before / go…: Heb. do


btext:
Moses<WH4872> therefore wrote<WH3789> this song<WH7892> the same day<WH3117>, and taught<WH3925> it the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And he gave Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126> a charge<WH6680>, and said<WH559>, Be strong<WH2388> and of a good courage<WH553>: for thou shalt bring<WH935> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> into the land<WH776> which I sware<WH7650> unto them: and I will be with thee.


btext:
And it came to pass, when Moses<WH4872> had made an end<WH3615> of writing<WH3789> the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451> in a book<WH5612>, until they were finished<WH8552>,


btext:
That Moses<WH4872> commanded<WH6680> the Levites<WH3881>, which bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Take<WH3947> this book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451>, and put<WH7760> it in the side<WH6654> of the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, that it may be there for a witness<WH5707> against thee.


btext:
For I know<WH3045> thy rebellion<WH4805>, and thy stiff<WH7186> neck<WH6203>: behold, while I am yet alive<WH2416> with you this day<WH3117>, ye have been rebellious<WH4784> against the LORD<WH3068>; and how much more after<WH310> my death<WH4194>?


btext:
Gather<WH6950> unto me all the elders<WH2205> of your tribes<WH7626>, and your officers<WH7860>, that I may speak<WH1696> these words<WH1697> in their ears<WH241>, and call<WH5749> heaven<WH8064> and earth<WH776> to record<WH5749> against them.


btext:
For I know<WH3045> that after<WH310> my death<WH4194> ye will utterly<WH7843> corrupt<WH7843> yourselves, and turn aside<WH5493> from the way<WH1870> which I have commanded<WH6680> you; and evil<WH7451> will befall<WH7122> you in the latter<WH319> days<WH3117>; because ye will do<WH6213> evil<WH7451> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, to provoke him to anger<WH3707> through the work<WH4639> of your hands<WH3027>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> spake<WH1696> in the ears<WH241> of all the congregation<WH6951> of Israel<WH3478> the words<WH1697> of this song<WH7892>, until they were ended<WH8552>.


btext:
Give ear<WH238>, O ye heavens<WH8064>, and I will speak<WH1696>; and hear<WH8085>, O earth<WH776>, the words<WH561> of my mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
My doctrine<WH3948> shall drop<WH6201> as the rain<WH4306>, my speech<WH565> shall distil<WH5140> as the dew<WH2919>, as the small rain<WH8164> upon the tender herb<WH1877>, and as the showers<WH7241> upon the grass<WH6212>:


btext:
Because I will publish<WH7121> the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>: ascribe<WH3051> ye greatness<WH1433> unto our God<WH430>.


btext:
He is the Rock<WH6697>, his work<WH6467> is perfect<WH8549>: for all his ways<WH1870> are judgment<WH4941>: a God<WH410> of truth<WH530> and without iniquity<WH5766>, just<WH6662> and right<WH3477> is he.


btext:
They have corrupted<WH7843> themselves, their spot<WH3971> is not the spot of his children<WH1121>: they are a perverse<WH6141> and crooked<WH6618> generation<WH1755>. / They have…: Heb. He hath corrupted to himself / their…: or, that they are not his children, that is their blot


btext:
Do ye thus requite<WH1580> the LORD<WH3068>, O foolish<WH5036> people<WH5971> and unwise<WH2450>? is not he thy father<WH1> that hath bought<WH7069> thee? hath he not made<WH6213> thee, and established<WH3559> thee?


btext:
Remember<WH2142> the days<WH3117> of old<WH5769>, consider<WH995> the years<WH8141> of many<WH1755> generations<WH1755>: ask<WH7592> thy father<WH1>, and he will shew<WH5046> thee; thy elders<WH2205>, and they will tell<WH559> thee. / many…: Heb. generation and generation


btext:
When the most High<WH5945> divided<WH5157> to the nations<WH1471> their inheritance<WH5157>, when he separated<WH6504> the sons<WH1121> of Adam<WH120>, he set<WH5324> the bounds<WH1367> of the people<WH5971> according to the number<WH4557> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
For the LORD'S<WH3068> portion<WH2506> is his people<WH5971>; Jacob<WH3290> is the lot<WH2256> of his inheritance<WH5159>. / lot: Heb. cord


btext:
He found<WH4672> him in a desert<WH4057> land<WH776>, and in the waste<WH8414> howling<WH3214> wilderness<WH3452>; he led him about<WH5437>, he instructed<WH995> him, he kept<WH5341> him as the apple<WH380> of his eye<WH5869>. / led: or, compassed


btext:
As an eagle<WH5404> stirreth up<WH5782> her nest<WH7064>, fluttereth<WH7363> over her young<WH1469>, spreadeth abroad<WH6566> her wings<WH3671>, taketh<WH3947> them, beareth<WH5375> them on her wings<WH84>:


btext:
So the LORD<WH3068> alone<WH910> did lead<WH5148> him, and there was no strange<WH5236> god<WH410> with him.


btext:
He made him ride<WH7392> on the high places<WH1116> of the earth<WH776>, that he might eat<WH398> the increase<WH8570> of the fields<WH7704>; and he made him to suck<WH3243> honey<WH1706> out of the rock<WH5553>, and oil<WH8081> out of the flinty<WH2496> rock<WH6697>;


btext:
Butter<WH2529> of kine<WH1241>, and milk<WH2461> of sheep<WH6629>, with fat<WH2459> of lambs<WH3733>, and rams<WH352> of the breed<WH1121> of Bashan<WH1316>, and goats<WH6260>, with the fat<WH2459> of kidneys<WH3629> of wheat<WH2406>; and thou didst drink<WH8354> the pure<WH2561> blood<WH1818> of the grape<WH6025>.


btext:
But Jeshurun<WH3484> waxed fat<WH8080>, and kicked<WH1163>: thou art waxen fat<WH8080>, thou art grown thick<WH5666>, thou art covered<WH3780> with fatness; then he forsook<WH5203> God<WH433> which made<WH6213> him, and lightly esteemed<WH5034> the Rock<WH6697> of his salvation<WH3444>.


btext:
They provoked him to jealousy<WH7065> with strange<WH2114> gods, with abominations<WH8441> provoked they him to anger<WH3707>.


btext:
They sacrificed<WH2076> unto devils<WH7700>, not to God<WH433>; to gods<WH430> whom they knew<WH3045> not, to new<WH2319> gods that came<WH935> newly<WH7138> up<WH935>, whom your fathers<WH1> feared<WH8175> not. / not to…: or, which were not God


btext:
Of the Rock<WH6697> that begat<WH3205> thee thou art unmindful<WH7876>, and hast forgotten<WH7911> God<WH410> that formed<WH2342> thee.


btext:
And when the LORD<WH3068> saw<WH7200> it, he abhorred<WH5006> them, because of the provoking<WH3708> of his sons<WH1121>, and of his daughters<WH1323>. / abhorred: or, despised


btext:
And he said<WH559>, I will hide<WH5641> my face<WH6440> from them, I will see<WH7200> what their end<WH319> shall be: for they are a very froward<WH8419> generation<WH1755>, children<WH1121> in whom is no faith<WH529>.


btext:
They have moved me to jealousy<WH7065> with that which is not<WH3808> God<WH410>; they have provoked me to anger<WH3707> with their vanities<WH1892>: and I will move them to jealousy<WH7065> with those which are not a people<WH5971>; I will provoke them to anger<WH3707> with a foolish<WH5036> nation<WH1471>.


btext:
For a fire<WH784> is kindled<WH6919> in mine anger<WH639>, and shall burn<WH3344> unto the lowest<WH8482> hell<WH7585>, and shall consume<WH398> the earth<WH776> with her increase<WH2981>, and set on fire<WH3857> the foundations<WH4144> of the mountains<WH2022>. / shall burn: or, hath burned / shall consume: or, hath consumed


btext:
I will heap<WH5595> mischiefs<WH7451> upon them; I will spend<WH3615> mine arrows<WH2671> upon them.


btext:
They shall be burnt<WH4198> with hunger<WH7458>, and devoured<WH3898> with burning heat<WH7565>, and with bitter<WH4815> destruction<WH6986>: I will also send<WH7971> the teeth<WH8127> of beasts<WH929> upon them, with the poison<WH2534> of serpents<WH2119> of the dust<WH6083>. / heat: Heb. coals


btext:
The sword<WH2719> without<WH2351>, and terror<WH367> within<WH2315>, shall destroy<WH7921> both the young man<WH970> and the virgin<WH1330>, the suckling<WH3243> also with the man<WH376> of gray hairs<WH7872>. / within: Heb. from the chambers / destroy: Heb. bereave


btext:
I said<WH559>, I would scatter them into corners<WH6284>, I would make the remembrance<WH2143> of them to cease<WH7673> from among men<WH582>:


btext:
Were it not<WH3884> that I feared<WH1481> the wrath<WH3708> of the enemy<WH341>, lest their adversaries<WH6862> should behave themselves strangely<WH5234>, and lest they should say<WH559>, Our hand<WH3027> is high<WH7311>, and the LORD<WH3068> hath not done<WH6466> all this. / Our…: or, Our high hand, and not the LORD hath done


btext:
For they are a nation<WH1471> void<WH6> of counsel<WH6098>, neither is there any understanding<WH8394> in them.


btext:
O that<WH3863> they were wise<WH2449>, that they understood<WH7919> this, that they would consider<WH995> their latter end<WH319>!


btext:
How should one<WH259> chase<WH7291> a thousand<WH505>, and two<WH8147> put ten<WH7233> thousand<WH505> to flight<WH5127>, except<WH3808> their Rock<WH6697> had sold<WH4376> them<WH3588>, and the LORD<WH3068> had shut them up<WH5462>?


btext:
For their rock<WH6697> is not as our Rock<WH6697>, even our enemies<WH341> themselves being judges<WH6414>.


btext:
For their vine<WH1612> is of the vine<WH1612> of Sodom<WH5467>, and of the fields<WH7709> of Gomorrah<WH6017>: their grapes<WH6025> are grapes<WH6025> of gall<WH7219>, their clusters<WH811> are bitter<WH4846>: / of the vine: or, worse than the vine


btext:
Their wine<WH3196> is the poison<WH2534> of dragons<WH8577>, and the cruel<WH393> venom<WH7219> of asps<WH6620>.


btext:
To me belongeth vengeance<WH5359>, and recompence<WH8005>; their foot<WH7272> shall slide<WH4131> in due time<WH6256>: for the day<WH3117> of their calamity<WH343> is at hand<WH7138>, and the things that shall come<WH6264> upon them make haste<WH2363>.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> shall judge<WH1777> his people<WH5971>, and repent<WH5162> himself for his servants<WH5650>, when he seeth<WH7200> that their power<WH3027> is gone<WH235>, and there is none<WH657> shut up<WH6113>, or left<WH5800>. / power: Heb. hand


btext:
And he shall say<WH559>, Where are their gods<WH430>, their rock<WH6697> in whom they trusted<WH2620>,


btext:
Which did eat<WH398> the fat<WH2459> of their sacrifices<WH2077>, and drank<WH8354> the wine<WH3196> of their drink offerings<WH5257>? let them rise up<WH6965> and help<WH5826> you, and be your protection<WH5643>. / your…: Heb. an hiding for you


btext:
See<WH7200> now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god<WH430> with me: I kill<WH4191>, and I make alive<WH2421>; I wound<WH4272>, and I heal<WH7495>: neither is there any that can deliver<WH5337> out of my hand<WH3027>.


btext:
For I lift up<WH5375> my hand<WH3027> to heaven<WH8064>, and say<WH559>, I live<WH2416> for ever<WH5769>.


btext:
If I whet<WH8150> my glittering<WH1300> sword<WH2719>, and mine hand<WH3027> take hold<WH270> on judgment<WH4941>; I will render<WH7725> vengeance<WH5359> to mine enemies<WH6862>, and will reward<WH7999> them that hate<WH8130> me.


btext:
I will make mine arrows<WH2671> drunk<WH7937> with blood<WH1818>, and my sword<WH2719> shall devour<WH398> flesh<WH1320>; and that with the blood<WH1818> of the slain<WH2491> and of the captives<WH7633>, from the beginning<WH7218> of revenges<WH6546> upon the enemy<WH341>.


btext:
Rejoice<WH7442>, O ye nations<WH1471>, with his people<WH5971>: for he will avenge<WH5358> the blood<WH1818> of his servants<WH5650>, and will render<WH7725> vengeance<WH5359> to his adversaries<WH6862>, and will be merciful<WH3722> unto his land<WH127>, and to his people<WH5971>. / Rejoice…: or, Praise his people, ye nations: or, Sing ye


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> came<WH935> and spake<WH1696> all the words<WH1697> of this song<WH7892> in the ears<WH241> of the people<WH5971>, he, and Hoshea<WH1954> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>. / Hoshea: or, Joshua


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> made an end<WH3615> of speaking<WH1696> all these words<WH1697> to all Israel<WH3478>:


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto them, Set<WH7760> your hearts<WH3824> unto all the words<WH1697> which I testify<WH5749> among you this day<WH3117>, which ye shall command<WH6680> your children<WH1121> to observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213>, all the words<WH1697> of this law<WH8451>.


btext:
For it is not a vain<WH7386> thing<WH1697> for you; because it is your life<WH2416>: and through this thing<WH1697> ye shall prolong<WH748> your days<WH3117> in the land<WH127>, whither ye go over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383> to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH1696> unto Moses<WH4872> that selfsame<WH6106> day<WH3117>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Get thee up<WH5927> into this mountain<WH2022> Abarim<WH5682>, unto mount<WH2022> Nebo<WH5015>, which is in the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, that is over against<WH6440> Jericho<WH3405>; and behold<WH7200> the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, which I give<WH5414> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> for a possession<WH272>:


btext:
And die<WH4191> in the mount<WH2022> whither thou goest up<WH5927>, and be gathered<WH622> unto thy people<WH5971>; as Aaron<WH175> thy brother<WH251> died<WH4191> in mount<WH2022> Hor<WH2023>, and was gathered<WH622> unto his people<WH5971>:


btext:
Because ye trespassed<WH4603> against me among<WH8432> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> at the waters<WH4325> of Meribah-Kadesh<WH4808><WH6946>, in the wilderness<WH4057> of Zin<WH6790>; because ye sanctified<WH6942> me not in the midst<WH8432> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>. / Meribah-Kadesh: or, strife at Kadesh


btext:
Yet thou shalt see<WH7200> the land<WH776> before thee; but thou shalt not go<WH935> thither unto the land<WH776> which I give<WH5414> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And this is the blessing<WH1293>, wherewith Moses<WH4872> the man<WH376> of God<WH430> blessed<WH1288> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> before<WH6440> his death<WH4194>.


btext:
And he said<WH559>, The LORD<WH3068> came<WH935> from Sinai<WH5514>, and rose up<WH2224> from Seir<WH8165> unto them; he shined forth<WH3313> from mount<WH2022> Paran<WH6290>, and he came<WH857> with ten thousands<WH7233> of saints<WH6944>: from his right hand<WH3225> went a fiery<WH799><WH784> law<WH1881> for them. / a fiery…: Heb. a fire of law


btext:
Yea<WH637>, he loved<WH2245> the people<WH5971>; all his saints<WH6918> are in thy hand<WH3027>: and they sat down<WH8497> at thy feet<WH7272>; every one shall receive<WH5375> of thy words<WH1703>.


btext:
Moses<WH4872> commanded<WH6680> us a law<WH8451>, even the inheritance<WH4181> of the congregation<WH6952> of Jacob<WH3290>.


btext:
And he was king<WH4428> in Jeshurun<WH3484>, when the heads<WH7218> of the people<WH5971> and the tribes<WH7626> of Israel<WH3478> were gathered<WH622> together<WH3162>.


btext:
And this is the blessing of Judah<WH3063>: and he said<WH559>, Hear<WH8085>, LORD<WH3068>, the voice<WH6963> of Judah<WH3063>, and bring<WH935> him unto his people<WH5971>: let his hands<WH3027> be sufficient<WH7227> for him; and be thou an help<WH5828> to him from his enemies<WH6862>.


btext:
And of Levi<WH3878> he said<WH559>, Let thy Thummim<WH8550> and thy Urim<WH224> be with thy holy<WH2623> one<WH376>, whom thou didst prove<WH5254> at Massah<WH4532>, and with whom thou didst strive<WH7378> at the waters<WH4325> of Meribah<WH4809>;


btext:
Who said<WH559> unto his father<WH1> and to his mother<WH517>, I have not seen<WH7200> him; neither did he acknowledge<WH5234> his brethren<WH251>, nor knew<WH3045> his own children<WH1121>: for they have observed<WH8104> thy word<WH565>, and kept<WH5341> thy covenant<WH1285>.


btext:
They shall teach<WH3384> Jacob<WH3290> thy judgments<WH4941>, and Israel<WH3478> thy law<WH8451>: they shall put<WH7760> incense<WH6988> before<WH639> thee, and whole burnt sacrifice<WH3632> upon thine altar<WH4196>. / They shall teach: or, Let them teach / they shall put: or, let them put / before…: Heb. at thy nose


btext:
Bless<WH1288>, LORD<WH3068>, his substance<WH2428>, and accept<WH7521> the work<WH6467> of his hands<WH3027>: smite<WH4272> through the loins<WH4975> of them that rise<WH6965> against him, and of them that hate<WH8130> him, that they rise<WH6965> not<WH4480> again<WH6965>.


btext:
And of Benjamin<WH1144> he said<WH559>, The beloved<WH3039> of the LORD<WH3068> shall dwell<WH7931> in safety<WH983> by him; and the LORD shall cover<WH2653> him all the day<WH3117> long, and he shall dwell<WH7931> between his shoulders<WH3802>.


btext:
And of Joseph<WH3130> he said<WH559>, Blessed<WH1288> of the LORD<WH3068> be his land<WH776>, for the precious things<WH4022> of heaven<WH8064>, for the dew<WH2919>, and for the deep<WH8415> that coucheth beneath<WH7257>,


btext:
And for the precious<WH4022> fruits<WH8393> brought forth by the sun<WH8121>, and for the precious things<WH4022> put forth<WH1645> by the moon<WH3391>, / put: Heb. thrust / moon: Heb. moons


btext:
And for the chief things<WH7218> of the ancient<WH6924> mountains<WH2042>, and for the precious things<WH4022> of the lasting<WH5769> hills<WH1389>,


btext:
And for the precious things<WH4022> of the earth<WH776> and fulness<WH4393> thereof, and for the good will<WH7522> of him that dwelt<WH7931> in the bush<WH5572>: let the blessing come<WH935> upon the head<WH7218> of Joseph<WH3130>, and upon the top of the head<WH6936> of him that was separated<WH5139> from his brethren<WH251>.


btext:
His glory<WH1926> is like the firstling<WH1060> of his bullock<WH7794>, and his horns<WH7161> are like the horns<WH7161> of unicorns<WH7214>: with them he shall push<WH5055> the people<WH5971> together<WH3162> to the ends<WH657> of the earth<WH776>: and they are the ten thousands<WH7233> of Ephraim<WH669>, and they are the thousands<WH505> of Manasseh<WH4519>. / unicorns: Heb. an unicorn


btext:
And of Zebulun<WH2074> he said<WH559>, Rejoice<WH8055>, Zebulun<WH2074>, in thy going out<WH3318>; and, Issachar<WH3485>, in thy tents<WH168>.


btext:
They shall call<WH7121> the people<WH5971> unto the mountain<WH2022>; there they shall offer<WH2076> sacrifices<WH2077> of righteousness<WH6664>: for they shall suck<WH3243> of the abundance<WH8228> of the seas<WH3220>, and of treasures<WH8226> hid<WH2934> in the sand<WH2344>.


btext:
And of Gad<WH1410> he said<WH559>, Blessed<WH1288> be he that enlargeth<WH7337> Gad<WH1410>: he dwelleth<WH7931> as a lion<WH3833>, and teareth<WH2963> the arm<WH2220> with<WH637> the crown of the head<WH6936>.


btext:
And he provided<WH7200> the first part<WH7225> for himself, because there, in a portion<WH2513> of the lawgiver<WH2710>, was he seated<WH5603>; and he came<WH857> with the heads<WH7218> of the people<WH5971>, he executed<WH6213> the justice<WH6666> of the LORD<WH3068>, and his judgments<WH4941> with Israel<WH3478>. / seated: Heb. cieled


btext:
And of Dan<WH1835> he said<WH559>, Dan<WH1835> is a lion's<WH738> whelp<WH1482>: he shall leap<WH2187> from Bashan<WH1316>.


btext:
And of Naphtali<WH5321> he said<WH559>, O Naphtali<WH5321>, satisfied<WH7649> with favour<WH7522>, and full<WH4392> with the blessing<WH1293> of the LORD<WH3068>: possess<WH3423> thou the west<WH3220> and the south<WH1864>.


btext:
And of Asher<WH836> he said<WH559>, Let Asher<WH836> be blessed<WH1288> with children<WH1121>; let him be acceptable<WH7521> to his brethren<WH251>, and let him dip<WH2881> his foot<WH7272> in oil<WH8081>.


btext:
Thy shoes<WH4515> shall be iron<WH1270> and brass<WH5178>; and as thy days<WH3117>, so shall thy strength<WH1679> be. / Thy shoes: or, Under thy shoes


btext:
There is none like unto the God<WH410> of Jeshurun<WH3484>, who rideth<WH7392> upon the heaven<WH8064> in thy help<WH5828>, and in his excellency<WH1346> on the sky<WH7834>.


btext:
The eternal<WH6924> God<WH430> is thy refuge<WH4585>, and underneath are the everlasting<WH5769> arms<WH2220>: and he shall thrust out<WH1644> the enemy<WH341> from before<WH6440> thee; and shall say<WH559>, Destroy<WH8045> them.


btext:
Israel<WH3478> then shall dwell<WH7931> in safety<WH983> alone<WH910>: the fountain<WH5869> of Jacob<WH3290> shall be upon a land<WH776> of corn<WH1715> and wine<WH8492>; also his heavens<WH8064> shall drop down<WH6201> dew<WH2919>.


btext:
Happy<WH835> art thou, O Israel<WH3478>: who is like unto thee, O people<WH5971> saved<WH3467> by the LORD<WH3068>, the shield<WH4043> of thy help<WH5828>, and who is the sword<WH2719> of thy excellency<WH1346>! and thine enemies<WH341> shall be found liars<WH3584> unto thee; and thou shalt tread<WH1869> upon their high places<WH1116>. / found…: or, subdued


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> went up<WH5927> from the plains<WH6160> of Moab<WH4124> unto the mountain<WH2022> of Nebo<WH5015>, to the top<WH7218> of Pisgah<WH6449>, that is over against<WH6440> Jericho<WH3405>. And the LORD<WH3068> shewed<WH7200> him all the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>, unto Dan<WH1835>, / Pisgah: or, the hill


btext:
And all Naphtali<WH5321>, and the land<WH776> of Ephraim<WH669>, and Manasseh<WH4519>, and all the land<WH776> of Judah<WH3063>, unto the utmost<WH314> sea<WH3220>,


btext:
And the south<WH5045>, and the plain<WH3603> of the valley<WH1237> of Jericho<WH3405>, the city<WH5892> of palm trees<WH8558><WH5899>, unto Zoar<WH6820>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, This is the land<WH776> which I sware<WH7650> unto Abraham<WH85>, unto Isaac<WH3327>, and unto Jacob<WH3290>, saying<WH559>, I will give<WH5414> it unto thy seed<WH2233>: I have caused thee to see<WH7200> it with thine eyes<WH5869>, but thou shalt not go over<WH5674> thither.


btext:
So Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> died<WH4191> there in the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, according to the word<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And he buried<WH6912> him in a valley<WH1516> in the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, over against<WH4136> Bethpeor<WH1047>: but no man<WH376> knoweth<WH3045> of his sepulchre<WH6900> unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> was an hundred<WH3967> and twenty<WH6242> years<WH8141> old<WH1121> when he died<WH4194>: his eye<WH5869> was not dim<WH3543>, nor his natural force<WH3893> abated<WH5127>. / natural…: Heb. moisture / abated: Heb. fled


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> wept<WH1058> for Moses<WH4872> in the plains<WH6160> of Moab<WH4124> thirty<WH7970> days<WH3117>: so the days<WH3117> of weeping<WH1065> and mourning<WH60> for Moses<WH4872> were ended<WH8552>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126> was full<WH4392> of the spirit<WH7307> of wisdom<WH2451>; for Moses<WH4872> had laid<WH5564> his hands<WH3027> upon him: and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> hearkened<WH8085> unto him, and did<WH6213> as the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
And there arose<WH6965> not a prophet<WH5030> since<WH5750> in Israel<WH3478> like unto Moses<WH4872>, whom the LORD<WH3068> knew<WH3045> face<WH6440> to face<WH6440>,


btext:
In all the signs<WH226> and the wonders<WH4159>, which the LORD<WH3068> sent<WH7971> him to do<WH6213> in the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714> to Pharaoh<WH6547>, and to all his servants<WH5650>, and to all his land<WH776>,


btext:
And in all that mighty<WH2389> hand<WH3027>, and in all the great<WH1419> terror<WH4172> which Moses<WH4872> shewed<WH6213> in the sight<WH5869> of all Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
Now after<WH310> the death<WH4194> of Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> it came to pass, that the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, Moses'<WH4872> minister<WH8334>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Moses<WH4872> my servant<WH5650> is dead<WH4191>; now therefore arise<WH6965>, go over<WH5674> this Jordan<WH3383>, thou, and all this people<WH5971>, unto the land<WH776> which I do give<WH5414> to them, even to the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
Every place<WH4725> that the sole<WH3709> of your foot<WH7272> shall tread upon<WH1869>, that have I given<WH5414> unto you, as I said<WH1696> unto Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
From the wilderness<WH4057> and this Lebanon<WH3844> even unto the great<WH1419> river<WH5104>, the river<WH5104> Euphrates<WH6578>, all the land<WH776> of the Hittites<WH2850>, and unto the great<WH1419> sea<WH3220> toward the going down<WH3996> of the sun<WH8121>, shall be your coast<WH1366>.


btext:
There shall not any man<WH376> be able to stand<WH3320> before<WH6440> thee all the days<WH3117> of thy life<WH2416>: as I was with Moses<WH4872>, so I will be with thee: I will not fail<WH7503> thee, nor forsake<WH5800> thee.


btext:
Be strong<WH2388> and of a good courage<WH553>: for unto this people<WH5971> shalt thou divide for an inheritance<WH5157> the land<WH776>, which I sware<WH7650> unto their fathers<WH1> to give<WH5414> them. / unto this…: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc


btext:
Only be thou strong<WH2388> and very<WH3966> courageous<WH553>, that thou mayest observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213> according to all the law<WH8451>, which Moses<WH4872> my servant<WH5650> commanded<WH6680> thee: turn<WH5493> not from it to the right hand<WH3225> or to the left<WH8040>, that thou mayest prosper<WH7919> whithersoever thou goest<WH3212>. / prosper: or, do wisely


btext:
This book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451> shall not depart<WH4185> out of thy mouth<WH6310>; but thou shalt meditate<WH1897> therein day<WH3119> and night<WH3915>, that thou mayest observe<WH8104> to do<WH6213> according to all that is written<WH3789> therein: for then thou shalt make<WH6743> thy way<WH1870> prosperous<WH6743>, and then thou shalt have good success<WH7919>. / have…: or, do wisely


btext:
Have not I commanded<WH6680> thee? Be strong<WH2388> and of a good courage<WH553>; be not afraid<WH6206>, neither be thou dismayed<WH2865>: for the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> is with thee whithersoever thou goest<WH3212>.


btext:
Pass<WH5674> through<WH7130> the host<WH4264>, and command<WH6680> the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, Prepare<WH3559> you victuals<WH6720>; for within three<WH7969> days<WH3117> ye shall pass over<WH5674> this Jordan<WH3383>, to go in<WH935> to possess<WH3423> the land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> you to possess<WH3423> it.


btext:
And to the Reubenites<WH7206>, and to the Gadites<WH1425>, and to half<WH2677> the tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>, spake<WH559> Joshua<WH3091>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Remember<WH2142> the word<WH1697> which Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> you, saying<WH559>, The LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath given you rest<WH5117>, and hath given<WH5414> you this land<WH776>.


btext:
Your wives<WH802>, your little ones<WH2945>, and your cattle<WH4735>, shall remain<WH3427> in the land<WH776> which Moses<WH4872> gave<WH5414> you on this side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>; but ye shall pass<WH5674> before<WH6440> your brethren<WH251> armed<WH2571>, all the mighty<WH1368> men of valour<WH2428>, and help<WH5826> them; / armed: Heb. marshalled by five


btext:
Until the LORD<WH3068> have given<WH5117> your brethren<WH251> rest<WH5117>, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed<WH3423> the land<WH776> which the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> giveth<WH5414> them: then ye shall return<WH7725> unto the land<WH776> of your possession<WH3425>, and enjoy<WH3423> it, which Moses<WH4872> the LORD'S<WH3068> servant<WH5650> gave<WH5414> you on this side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> toward the sunrising<WH4217><WH8121>.


btext:
And they answered<WH6030> Joshua<WH3091>, saying<WH559>, All that thou commandest<WH6680> us we will do<WH6213>, and whithersoever<WH834> thou sendest<WH7971> us, we will go<WH3212>.


btext:
According as we hearkened<WH8085> unto Moses<WH4872> in all things, so will we hearken<WH8085> unto thee: only the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> be with thee, as he was with Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
Whosoever<WH376> he be that doth rebel<WH4784> against thy commandment<WH6310>, and will not hearken<WH8085> unto thy words<WH1697> in all that thou commandest<WH6680> him, he shall be put to death<WH4191>: only be strong<WH2388> and of a good courage<WH553>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126> sent<WH7971> out of Shittim<WH7851> two<WH8147> men<WH582> to spy<WH7270> secretly<WH2791>, saying<WH559>, Go<WH3212> view<WH7200> the land<WH776>, even Jericho<WH3405>. And they went<WH3212>, and came<WH935> into an harlot's<WH2181> house<WH802><WH1004>, named<WH8034> Rahab<WH7343>, and lodged<WH7901> there. / sent: or, had sent / lodged: Heb. lay


btext:
And it was told<WH559> the king<WH4428> of Jericho<WH3405>, saying<WH559>, Behold, there came<WH935> men<WH582> in hither to night<WH3915> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> to search out<WH2658> the country<WH776>.


btext:
And the king<WH4428> of Jericho<WH3405> sent<WH7971> unto Rahab<WH7343>, saying<WH559>, Bring forth<WH3318> the men<WH582> that are come<WH935> to thee, which are entered<WH935> into thine house<WH1004>: for they be come<WH935> to search out<WH2658> all the country<WH776>.


btext:
And the woman<WH802> took<WH3947> the two<WH8147> men<WH582>, and hid<WH6845> them, and said<WH559> thus, There came<WH935> men<WH582> unto me, but I wist<WH3045> not whence<WH370> they were:


btext:
And it came to pass about the time of shutting<WH5462> of the gate<WH8179>, when it was dark<WH2822>, that the men<WH582> went out<WH3318>: whither the men<WH582> went<WH1980> I wot<WH3045> not: pursue<WH7291> after<WH310> them quickly<WH4118>; for ye shall overtake<WH5381> them.


btext:
But she had brought them up<WH5927> to the roof<WH1406> of the house, and hid<WH2934> them with the stalks<WH6086> of flax<WH6593>, which she had laid in order<WH6186> upon the roof<WH1406>.


btext:
And the men<WH582> pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> them the way<WH1870> to Jordan<WH3383> unto the fords<WH4569>: and as soon as they which pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> them were gone out<WH3318>, they shut<WH5462> the gate<WH8179>.


btext:
And she said<WH559> unto the men<WH582>, I know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> hath given<WH5414> you the land<WH776>, and that your terror<WH367> is fallen<WH5307> upon us, and that all the inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776> faint<WH4127> because<WH6440> of you. / faint: Heb. melt


btext:
For we have heard<WH8085> how the LORD<WH3068> dried up<WH3001> the water<WH4325> of the Red<WH5488> sea<WH3220> for you<WH6440>, when ye came out<WH3318> of Egypt<WH4714>; and what ye did<WH6213> unto the two<WH8147> kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, that were on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>, Sihon<WH5511> and Og<WH5747>, whom ye utterly destroyed<WH2763>.


btext:
And as soon as we had heard<WH8085> these things, our hearts<WH3824> did melt<WH4549>, neither did there remain<WH6965> any more courage<WH7307> in any man<WH376>, because<WH6440> of you: for the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, he is God<WH430> in heaven<WH8064> above<WH4605>, and in earth<WH776> beneath. / did there…: Heb. rose up


btext:
Now therefore, I pray you, swear<WH7650> unto me by the LORD<WH3068>, since<WH3588> I have shewed<WH6213> you kindness<WH2617>, that ye will also shew<WH6213> kindness<WH2617> unto my father's<WH1> house<WH1004>, and give<WH5414> me a true<WH571> token<WH226>:


btext:
And that ye will save alive<WH2421> my father<WH1>, and my mother<WH517>, and my brethren<WH251>, and my sisters<WH269>, and all that they have, and deliver<WH5337> our lives<WH5315> from death<WH4194>.


btext:
And the men<WH582> answered<WH559> her, Our life<WH5315> for yours<WH4191>, if ye utter<WH5046> not this our business<WH1697>. And it shall be, when the LORD<WH3068> hath given<WH5414> us the land<WH776>, that we will deal<WH6213> kindly<WH2617> and truly<WH571> with thee. / for…: Heb. instead of you to die


btext:
Then she let them down<WH3381> by a cord<WH2256> through<WH1157> the window<WH2474>: for her house<WH1004> was upon the town<WH7023> wall<WH2346>, and she dwelt<WH3427> upon the wall<WH2346>.


btext:
And she said<WH559> unto them, Get<WH3212> you to the mountain<WH2022>, lest the pursuers<WH7291> meet<WH6293> you; and hide<WH2247> yourselves there three<WH7969> days<WH3117>, until the pursuers<WH7291> be returned<WH7725>: and afterward<WH310> may ye go<WH3212> your way<WH1870>.


btext:
And the men<WH582> said<WH559> unto her, We will be blameless<WH5355> of this thine oath<WH7621> which thou hast made us swear<WH7650>.


btext:
Behold, when we come<WH935> into the land<WH776>, thou shalt bind<WH7194> this line<WH8615> of scarlet<WH8144> thread<WH2339> in the window<WH2474> which thou didst let us down by<WH3381>: and thou shalt bring<WH622> thy father<WH1>, and thy mother<WH517>, and thy brethren<WH251>, and all thy father's<WH1> household<WH1004>, home<WH1004> unto thee. / bring: Heb. gather


btext:
And it shall be, that whosoever<WH834> shall go out<WH3318> of the doors<WH1817> of thy house<WH1004> into the street<WH2351>, his blood<WH1818> shall be upon his head<WH7218>, and we will be guiltless<WH5355>: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house<WH1004>, his blood<WH1818> shall be on our head<WH7218>, if any hand<WH3027> be upon him.


btext:
And if thou utter<WH5046> this our business<WH1697>, then we will be quit<WH5355> of thine oath<WH7621> which thou hast made us to swear<WH7650>.


btext:
And she said<WH559>, According unto your words<WH1697>, so be it. And she sent them away<WH7971>, and they departed<WH3212>: and she bound<WH7194> the scarlet<WH8144> line<WH8615> in the window<WH2474>.


btext:
And they went<WH3212>, and came<WH935> unto the mountain<WH2022>, and abode<WH3427> there three<WH7969> days<WH3117>, until the pursuers<WH7291> were returned<WH7725>: and the pursuers<WH7291> sought<WH1245> them throughout all the way<WH1870>, but found<WH4672> them not.


btext:
So the two<WH8147> men<WH582> returned<WH7725>, and descended<WH3381> from the mountain<WH2022>, and passed over<WH5674>, and came<WH935> to Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, and told<WH5608> him all things that befell<WH4672> them:


btext:
And they said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Truly<WH3588> the LORD<WH3068> hath delivered<WH5414> into our hands<WH3027> all the land<WH776>; for even all the inhabitants<WH3427> of the country<WH776> do faint<WH4127> because<WH6440> of us. / faint: Heb. melt


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> rose early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>; and they removed<WH5265> from Shittim<WH7851>, and came<WH935> to Jordan<WH3383>, he and all the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and lodged<WH3885> there before they passed over<WH5674>.


btext:
And it came to pass after<WH7097> three<WH7969> days<WH3117>, that the officers<WH7860> went<WH5674> through<WH7130> the host<WH4264>;


btext:
And they commanded<WH6680> the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, When ye see<WH7200> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, and the priests<WH3548> the Levites<WH3881> bearing<WH5375> it, then ye shall remove<WH5265> from your place<WH4725>, and go<WH1980> after<WH310> it.


btext:
Yet there shall be a space<WH7350> between you and it, about two thousand<WH505> cubits<WH520> by measure<WH4060>: come not near<WH7126> unto it, that ye may know<WH3045> the way<WH1870> by which ye must go<WH3212>: for ye have not passed<WH5674> this way<WH1870> heretofore<WH8543><WH8032>. / heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, and the third day


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto the people<WH5971>, Sanctify<WH6942> yourselves: for to morrow<WH4279> the LORD<WH3068> will do<WH6213> wonders<WH6381> among<WH7130> you.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> spake<WH559> unto the priests<WH3548>, saying<WH559>, Take up<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285>, and pass over<WH5674> before<WH6440> the people<WH5971>. And they took up<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285>, and went<WH3212> before<WH6440> the people<WH5971>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, This day<WH3117> will I begin<WH2490> to magnify<WH1431> thee in the sight<WH5869> of all Israel<WH3478>, that they may know<WH3045> that, as I was with Moses<WH4872>, so I will be with thee.


btext:
And thou shalt command<WH6680> the priests<WH3548> that bear<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285>, saying<WH559>, When ye are come<WH935> to the brink<WH7097> of the water<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383>, ye shall stand still<WH5975> in Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, Come hither<WH5066>, and hear<WH8085> the words<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559>, Hereby ye shall know<WH3045> that the living<WH2416> God<WH410> is among<WH7130> you, and that he will without fail<WH3423> drive out<WH3423> from before<WH6440> you the Canaanites<WH3669>, and the Hittites<WH2850>, and the Hivites<WH2340>, and the Perizzites<WH6522>, and the Girgashites<WH1622>, and the Amorites<WH567>, and the Jebusites<WH2983>.


btext:
Behold, the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the Lord<WH113> of all the earth<WH776> passeth over<WH5674> before<WH6440> you into Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
Now therefore take<WH3947> you twelve<WH8147><WH6240> men<WH376> out of the tribes<WH7626> of Israel<WH3478>, out of every<WH259> tribe<WH7626> a man<WH376>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles<WH3709> of the feet<WH7272> of the priests<WH3548> that bear<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068>, the Lord<WH113> of all the earth<WH776>, shall rest<WH5117> in the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383>, that the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383> shall be cut off<WH3772> from the waters<WH4325> that come down<WH3381> from above<WH4605>; and they shall stand<WH5975> upon an<WH259> heap<WH5067>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when the people<WH5971> removed<WH5265> from their tents<WH168>, to pass over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>, and the priests<WH3548> bearing<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> before<WH6440> the people<WH5971>;


btext:
And as they that bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> were come<WH935> unto Jordan<WH3383>, and the feet<WH7272> of the priests<WH3548> that bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> were dipped<WH2881> in the brim<WH7097> of the water<WH4325>, (for Jordan<WH3383> overfloweth<WH4390> all his banks<WH1415> all the time<WH3117> of harvest<WH7105>,)


btext:
That the waters<WH4325> which came down<WH3381> from above<WH4605> stood<WH5975> and rose up<WH6965> upon an<WH259> heap<WH5067> very<WH3966> far<WH7368> from the city<WH5892> Adam<WH121>, that is beside<WH6654> Zaretan<WH6891>: and those that came down<WH3381> toward the sea<WH3220> of the plain<WH6160>, even the salt<WH4417> sea<WH3220>, failed<WH8552>, and were cut off<WH3772>: and the people<WH5971> passed over<WH5674> right against Jericho<WH3405>.


btext:
And the priests<WH3548> that bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> stood<WH5975> firm<WH3559> on dry ground<WH2724> in the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, and all the Israelites<WH3478> passed over<WH5674> on dry ground<WH2724>, until all the people<WH1471> were passed<WH5674> clean<WH8552> over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when all the people<WH1471> were clean<WH8552> passed over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>, that the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Take<WH3947> you twelve<WH8147><WH6240> men<WH582> out of the people<WH5971>, out of every<WH259> tribe<WH7626> a man<WH376>,


btext:
And command<WH6680> ye them, saying<WH559>, Take<WH5375> you hence out of the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, out of the place where the priests'<WH3548> feet<WH7272> stood<WH4673> firm<WH3559>, twelve<WH8147><WH6240> stones<WH68>, and ye shall carry them over<WH5674> with you, and leave<WH3240> them in the lodging place<WH4411>, where ye shall lodge<WH3885> this night<WH3915>.


btext:
Then Joshua<WH3091> called<WH7121> the twelve<WH8147><WH6240> men<WH376>, whom he had prepared<WH3559> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, out of every<WH259> tribe<WH7626> a man<WH376>:


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto them, Pass over<WH5674> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> into the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, and take ye up<WH7311> every<WH259> man<WH376> of you a stone<WH68> upon his shoulder<WH7926>, according unto the number<WH4557> of the tribes<WH7626> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>:


btext:
That this may be a sign<WH226> among<WH7130> you, that when your children<WH1121> ask<WH7592> their fathers in time to come<WH4279>, saying<WH559>, What mean ye by these stones<WH68>? / in time…: Heb. to morrow


btext:
Then ye shall answer<WH559> them, That the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383> were cut off<WH3772> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068>; when it passed over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>, the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383> were cut off<WH3772>: and these stones<WH68> shall be for a memorial<WH2146> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> so as Joshua<WH3091> commanded<WH6680>, and took up<WH5375> twelve<WH8147><WH6240> stones<WH68> out of the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, as the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH1696> unto Joshua<WH3091>, according to the number<WH4557> of the tribes<WH7626> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and carried them over<WH5674> with them unto the place where they lodged<WH4411>, and laid them down<WH3240> there.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> set up<WH6965> twelve<WH8147><WH6240> stones<WH68> in the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, in the place where the feet<WH7272> of the priests<WH3548> which bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> stood<WH4673>: and they are there unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
For the priests<WH3548> which bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> stood<WH5975> in the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, until every thing<WH1697> was finished<WH8552> that the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Joshua<WH3091> to speak<WH1696> unto the people<WH5971>, according to all that Moses<WH4872> commanded<WH6680> Joshua<WH3091>: and the people<WH5971> hasted<WH4116> and passed over<WH5674>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when all the people<WH5971> were clean<WH8552> passed over<WH5674>, that the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068> passed over<WH5674>, and the priests<WH3548>, in the presence<WH6440> of the people<WH5971>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>, and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410>, and half<WH2677> the tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>, passed over<WH5674> armed<WH2571> before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, as Moses<WH4872> spake<WH1696> unto them:


btext:
About forty<WH705> thousand<WH505> prepared<WH2502> for war<WH6635> passed over<WH5674> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> unto battle<WH4421>, to the plains<WH6160> of Jericho<WH3405>. / prepared: or, ready armed


btext:
On that day<WH3117> the LORD<WH3068> magnified<WH1431> Joshua<WH3091> in the sight<WH5869> of all Israel<WH3478>; and they feared<WH3372> him, as they feared<WH3372> Moses<WH4872>, all the days<WH3117> of his life<WH2416>.


btext:
Command<WH6680> the priests<WH3548> that bear<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the testimony<WH5715>, that they come up<WH5927> out of Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
Joshua<WH3091> therefore commanded<WH6680> the priests<WH3548>, saying<WH559>, Come ye up<WH5927> out of Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when the priests<WH3548> that bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> were come up<WH5927> out of the midst<WH8432> of Jordan<WH3383>, and the soles<WH3709> of the priests'<WH3548> feet<WH7272> were lifted up<WH5423> unto the dry land<WH2724>, that the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383> returned<WH7725> unto their place<WH4725>, and flowed<WH3212> over all his banks<WH1415>, as<WH8543> they did before<WH8032>. / lifted…: Heb. plucked up / flowed: Heb. went


btext:
And the people<WH5971> came up<WH5927> out of Jordan<WH3383> on the tenth<WH6218> day of the first<WH7223> month<WH2320>, and encamped<WH2583> in Gilgal<WH1537>, in the east<WH4217> border<WH7097> of Jericho<WH3405>.


btext:
And those twelve<WH8147><WH6240> stones<WH68>, which they took out<WH3947> of Jordan<WH3383>, did Joshua<WH3091> pitch<WH6965> in Gilgal<WH1537>.


btext:
And he spake<WH559> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, saying<WH559>, When your children<WH1121> shall ask<WH7592> their fathers<WH1> in time to come<WH4279>, saying<WH559>, What mean these stones<WH68>? / in time…: Heb. to morrow


btext:
Then ye shall let your children<WH1121> know<WH3045>, saying<WH559>, Israel<WH3478> came over<WH5674> this Jordan<WH3383> on dry land<WH3004>.


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> dried up<WH3001> the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383> from before<WH6440> you, until ye were passed over<WH5674>, as the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> did<WH6213> to the Red<WH5488> sea<WH3220>, which he dried up<WH3001> from before<WH6440> us, until we were gone over<WH5674>:


btext:
That all the people<WH5971> of the earth<WH776> might know<WH3045> the hand<WH3027> of the LORD<WH3068>, that it is mighty<WH2389>: that ye might fear<WH3372> the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> for ever<WH3117>. / for ever: Heb. all days


btext:
And it came to pass, when all the kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, which were on the side<WH5676> of Jordan<WH3383> westward<WH3220>, and all the kings<WH4428> of the Canaanites<WH3669>, which were by the sea<WH3220>, heard<WH8085> that the LORD<WH3068> had dried up<WH3001> the waters<WH4325> of Jordan<WH3383> from before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, until we were passed over<WH5674>, that their heart<WH3824> melted<WH4549>, neither was there spirit<WH7307> in them any more, because<WH6440> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
At that time<WH6256> the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Make<WH6213> thee sharp<WH6697> knives<WH2719>, and circumcise<WH4135> again<WH7725> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> the second time<WH8145>. / sharp…: or, knives of flints


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> made<WH6213> him sharp<WH6697> knives<WH2719>, and circumcised<WH4135> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> at the hill<WH1389> of the foreskins<WH6190>. / sharp…: or, knives of flints / the hill…: or, Gibeah-haaraloth


btext:
And this is the cause<WH1697> why Joshua<WH3091> did circumcise<WH4135>: All the people<WH5971> that came out<WH3318> of Egypt<WH4714>, that were males<WH2145>, even all the men<WH582> of war<WH4421>, died<WH4191> in the wilderness<WH4057> by the way<WH1870>, after they came out<WH3318> of Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
Now<WH3588> all the people<WH5971> that came out<WH3318> were circumcised<WH4135>: but all the people<WH5971> that were born<WH3209> in the wilderness<WH4057> by the way<WH1870> as they came forth<WH3318> out of Egypt<WH4714>, them they had not circumcised<WH4135>.


btext:
For the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> walked<WH1980> forty<WH705> years<WH8141> in the wilderness<WH4057>, till all the people<WH1471> that were men<WH582> of war<WH4421>, which came out<WH3318> of Egypt<WH4714>, were consumed<WH8552>, because they obeyed<WH8085> not the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068>: unto whom the LORD<WH3068> sware<WH7650> that he would not shew<WH7200> them the land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> sware<WH7650> unto their fathers<WH1> that he would give<WH5414> us, a land<WH776> that floweth<WH2100> with milk<WH2461> and honey<WH1706>.


btext:
And their children<WH1121>, whom he raised up<WH6965> in their stead, them Joshua<WH3091> circumcised<WH4135>: for they were uncircumcised<WH6189>, because they had not circumcised<WH4135> them by the way<WH1870>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when they had done<WH8552> circumcising<WH4135> all the people<WH1471>, that they abode<WH3427> in their places in the camp<WH4264>, till they were whole<WH2421>. / they had…: Heb. the people had made an end to be circumcised


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, This day<WH3117> have I rolled away<WH1556> the reproach<WH2781> of Egypt<WH4714> from off you. Wherefore the name<WH8034> of the place<WH4725> is called<WH7121> Gilgal<WH1537> unto this day<WH3117>. / Gilgal: that is Rolling


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> encamped<WH2583> in Gilgal<WH1537>, and kept<WH6213> the passover<WH6453> on the fourteenth<WH702><WH6240> day<WH3117> of the month<WH2320> at even<WH6153> in the plains<WH6160> of Jericho<WH3405>.


btext:
And they did eat<WH398> of the old corn<WH5669> of the land<WH776> on the morrow<WH4283> after the passover<WH6453>, unleavened cakes<WH4682>, and parched<WH7033> corn in the selfsame<WH6106> day<WH3117>.


btext:
And the manna<WH4478> ceased<WH7673> on the morrow<WH4283> after they had eaten<WH398> of the old corn<WH5669> of the land<WH776>; neither had the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> manna<WH4478> any more; but they did eat<WH398> of the fruit<WH8393> of the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667> that year<WH8141>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when Joshua<WH3091> was by Jericho<WH3405>, that he lifted up<WH5375> his eyes<WH5869> and looked<WH7200>, and, behold, there stood<WH5975> a man<WH376> over against him with his sword<WH2719> drawn<WH8025> in his hand<WH3027>: and Joshua<WH3091> went<WH3212> unto him, and said<WH559> unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries<WH6862>?


btext:
And he said<WH559>, Nay; but as captain<WH8269> of the host<WH6635> of the LORD<WH3068> am I now come<WH935>. And Joshua<WH3091> fell<WH5307> on his face<WH6440> to the earth<WH776>, and did worship<WH7812>, and said<WH559> unto him, What saith<WH1696> my lord<WH113> unto his servant<WH5650>? / captain: or, prince


btext:
And the captain<WH8269> of the LORD'S<WH3068> host<WH6635> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Loose<WH5394> thy shoe<WH5275> from off thy foot<WH7272>; for the place<WH4725> whereon thou standest<WH5975> is holy<WH6944>. And Joshua<WH3091> did<WH6213> so.


btext:
Now Jericho<WH3405> was straitly<WH5462> shut up<WH5462> because<WH6440> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>: none went out<WH3318>, and none came in<WH935>. / was…: Heb. did shut up, and was shut up


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, See<WH7200>, I have given<WH5414> into thine hand<WH3027> Jericho<WH3405>, and the king<WH4428> thereof, and the mighty men<WH1368> of valour<WH2428>.


btext:
And ye shall compass<WH5437> the city<WH5892>, all ye men<WH582> of war<WH4421>, and go round about<WH5362> the city<WH5892> once<WH6471><WH259>. Thus shalt thou do<WH6213> six<WH8337> days<WH3117>.


btext:
And seven<WH7651> priests<WH3548> shall bear<WH5375> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> seven<WH7651> trumpets<WH7782> of rams' horns<WH3104>: and the seventh<WH7637> day<WH3117> ye shall compass<WH5437> the city<WH5892> seven<WH7651> times<WH6471>, and the priests<WH3548> shall blow<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long<WH4900> blast with the ram's<WH3104> horn<WH7161>, and when ye hear<WH8085> the sound<WH6963> of the trumpet<WH7782>, all the people<WH5971> shall shout<WH7321> with a great<WH1419> shout<WH8643>; and the wall<WH2346> of the city<WH5892> shall fall down<WH5307> flat<WH8478>, and the people<WH5971> shall ascend up<WH5927> every man<WH376> straight before him. / flat: Heb. under it


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126> called<WH7121> the priests<WH3548>, and said<WH559> unto them, Take up<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285>, and let seven<WH7651> priests<WH3548> bear<WH5375> seven<WH7651> trumpets<WH7782> of rams' horns<WH3104> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto the people<WH5971>, Pass on<WH5674>, and compass<WH5437> the city<WH5892>, and let him that is armed<WH2502> pass on<WH5674> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when Joshua<WH3091> had spoken<WH559> unto the people<WH5971>, that the seven<WH7651> priests<WH3548> bearing<WH5375> the seven<WH7651> trumpets<WH7782> of rams' horns<WH3104> passed on<WH5674> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, and blew<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>: and the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> followed<WH1980> them<WH310>.


btext:
And the armed<WH2502> men went<WH1980> before<WH6440> the priests<WH3548> that blew<WH8628><WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>, and the rereward<WH622> came<WH1980> after<WH310> the ark<WH727>, the priests going on<WH1980>, and blowing<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>. / rereward: Heb. gathering host


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> had commanded<WH6680> the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, Ye shall not shout<WH7321>, nor make any noise<WH8085> with your voice<WH6963>, neither shall any word<WH1697> proceed<WH3318> out of your mouth<WH6310>, until the day<WH3117> I bid<WH559> you shout<WH7321>; then shall ye shout<WH7321>. / any noise…: Heb. your voice to be heard


btext:
So the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068> compassed<WH5437> the city<WH5892>, going about<WH5362> it once<WH6471><WH259>: and they came<WH935> into the camp<WH4264>, and lodged<WH3885> in the camp<WH4264>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> rose early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>, and the priests<WH3548> took up<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And seven<WH7651> priests<WH3548> bearing<WH5375> seven<WH7651> trumpets<WH7782> of rams' horns<WH3104> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068> went on<WH1980> continually<WH1980>, and blew<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>: and the armed men<WH2502> went<WH1980> before<WH6440> them; but the rereward<WH622> came<WH1980> after<WH310> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068>, the priests going on<WH1980>, and blowing<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>.


btext:
And the second<WH8145> day<WH3117> they compassed<WH5437> the city<WH5892> once<WH6471><WH259>, and returned<WH7725> into the camp<WH4264>: so they did<WH6213> six<WH8337> days<WH3117>.


btext:
And it came to pass on the seventh<WH7637> day<WH3117>, that they rose early<WH7925> about the dawning<WH5927> of the day<WH7837>, and compassed<WH5437> the city<WH5892> after the same manner<WH4941> seven<WH7651> times<WH6471>: only on that day<WH3117> they compassed<WH5437> the city<WH5892> seven<WH7651> times<WH6471>.


btext:
And it came to pass at the seventh<WH7637> time<WH6471>, when the priests<WH3548> blew<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>, Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto the people<WH5971>, Shout<WH7321>; for the LORD<WH3068> hath given<WH5414> you the city<WH5892>.


btext:
And the city<WH5892> shall be accursed<WH2764>, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD<WH3068>: only Rahab<WH7343> the harlot<WH2181> shall live<WH2421>, she and all that are with her in the house<WH1004>, because she hid<WH2244> the messengers<WH4397> that we sent<WH7971>. / accursed: or, devoted


btext:
And ye, in any wise<WH7535> keep<WH8104> yourselves from the accursed thing<WH2764>, lest ye make yourselves accursed<WH2763>, when ye take<WH3947> of the accursed thing<WH2764>, and make<WH7760> the camp<WH4264> of Israel<WH3478> a curse<WH2764>, and trouble<WH5916> it. / accursed: or, devoted / a curse: or, devoted


btext:
But all the silver<WH3701>, and gold<WH2091>, and vessels<WH3627> of brass<WH5178> and iron<WH1270>, are consecrated<WH6944> unto the LORD<WH3068>: they shall come<WH935> into the treasury<WH214> of the LORD<WH3068>. / consecrated: Heb. holiness


btext:
So the people<WH5971> shouted<WH7321> when the priests blew<WH8628> with the trumpets<WH7782>: and it came to pass, when the people<WH5971> heard<WH8085> the sound<WH6963> of the trumpet<WH7782>, and the people<WH5971> shouted<WH7321> with a great<WH1419> shout<WH8643>, that the wall<WH2346> fell down flat<WH5307>, so that the people<WH5971> went up<WH5927> into the city<WH5892>, every man<WH376> straight before him, and they took<WH3920> the city<WH5892>. / flat: Heb. under it


btext:
And they utterly destroyed<WH2763> all that was in the city<WH5892>, both man<WH376> and woman<WH802>, young<WH5288> and old<WH2205>, and ox<WH7794>, and sheep<WH7716>, and ass<WH2543>, with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>.


btext:
But Joshua<WH3091> had said<WH559> unto the two<WH8147> men<WH582> that had spied out<WH7270> the country<WH776>, Go<WH935> into the harlot's<WH2181> house<WH1004>, and bring out<WH3318> thence the woman<WH802>, and all that she hath, as ye sware<WH7650> unto her.


btext:
And the young men<WH5288> that were spies<WH7270> went in<WH935>, and brought out<WH3318> Rahab<WH7343>, and her father<WH1>, and her mother<WH517>, and her brethren<WH251>, and all that she had; and they brought out<WH3318> all her kindred<WH4940>, and left<WH3240> them without<WH2351> the camp<WH4264> of Israel<WH3478>. / kindred: Heb. families


btext:
And they burnt<WH8313> the city<WH5892> with fire<WH784>, and all that was therein: only the silver<WH3701>, and the gold<WH2091>, and the vessels<WH3627> of brass<WH5178> and of iron<WH1270>, they put<WH5414> into the treasury<WH214> of the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> saved<WH2421> Rahab<WH7343> the harlot<WH2181> alive<WH2421>, and her father's<WH1> household<WH1004>, and all that she had; and she dwelleth<WH3427> in<WH7130> Israel<WH3478> even unto this day<WH3117>; because she hid<WH2244> the messengers<WH4397>, which Joshua<WH3091> sent<WH7971> to spy out<WH7270> Jericho<WH3405>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> adjured<WH7650> them at that time<WH6256>, saying<WH559>, Cursed<WH779> be the man<WH376> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, that riseth up<WH6965> and buildeth<WH1129> this city<WH5892> Jericho<WH3405>: he shall lay the foundation<WH3245> thereof in his firstborn<WH1060>, and in his youngest<WH6810> son shall he set up<WH5324> the gates<WH1817> of it.


btext:
So the LORD<WH3068> was with Joshua<WH3091>; and his fame<WH8089> was noised throughout all the country<WH776>.


btext:
But the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> committed<WH4603> a trespass<WH4604> in the accursed thing<WH2764>: for Achan<WH5912>, the son<WH1121> of Carmi<WH3756>, the son<WH1121> of Zabdi<WH2067>, the son<WH1121> of Zerah<WH2226>, of the tribe<WH4294> of Judah<WH3063>, took<WH3947> of the accursed thing<WH2764>: and the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> was kindled<WH2734> against the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> sent<WH7971> men<WH582> from Jericho<WH3405> to Ai<WH5857>, which is beside<WH5973> Bethaven<WH1007>, on the east side<WH6924> of Bethel<WH1008>, and spake<WH559> unto them, saying<WH559>, Go up<WH5927> and view<WH7270> the country<WH776>. And the men<WH582> went up<WH5927> and viewed<WH7270> Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
And they returned<WH7725> to Joshua<WH3091>, and said<WH559> unto him, Let not all the people<WH5971> go up<WH5927>; but let about two or three<WH7969> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> go up<WH5927> and smite<WH5221> Ai<WH5857>; and make not all the people<WH5971> to labour<WH3021> thither; for they are but few<WH4592>. / about…: Heb. about two thousand men, or, about three thousand men


btext:
So there went up<WH5927> thither of the people<WH5971> about three<WH7969> thousand<WH505> men<WH376>: and they fled<WH5127> before<WH6440> the men<WH582> of Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
And the men<WH582> of Ai<WH5857> smote<WH5221> of them about thirty<WH7970> and six<WH8337> men<WH376>: for they chased<WH7291> them from before<WH6440> the gate<WH8179> even unto Shebarim<WH7671>, and smote<WH5221> them in the going down<WH4174>: wherefore the hearts<WH3824> of the people<WH5971> melted<WH4549>, and became as water<WH4325>. / in…: or, in Morad


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> rent<WH7167> his clothes<WH8071>, and fell<WH5307> to the earth<WH776> upon his face<WH6440> before<WH6440> the ark<WH727> of the LORD<WH3068> until the eventide<WH6153>, he and the elders<WH2205> of Israel<WH3478>, and put<WH5927> dust<WH6083> upon their heads<WH7218>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559>, Alas, O<WH162> Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069>, wherefore hast thou at all<WH5674> brought<WH5674> this people<WH5971> over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>, to deliver<WH5414> us into the hand<WH3027> of the Amorites<WH567>, to destroy<WH6> us? would to God<WH3863> we had been content<WH2974>, and dwelt<WH3427> on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>!


btext:
O<WH994> Lord<WH136>, what shall I say<WH559>, when<WH310> Israel<WH3478> turneth<WH2015> their backs<WH6203> before<WH6440> their enemies<WH341>! / backs: Heb. necks


btext:
For the Canaanites<WH3669> and all the inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776> shall hear<WH8085> of it, and shall environ us round<WH5437>, and cut off<WH3772> our name<WH8034> from the earth<WH776>: and what wilt thou do<WH6213> unto thy great<WH1419> name<WH8034>?


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Get thee up<WH6965>; wherefore liest<WH5307> thou thus upon thy face<WH6440>? / liest: Heb. fallest


btext:
Israel<WH3478> hath sinned<WH2398>, and they have also transgressed<WH5674> my covenant<WH1285> which I commanded<WH6680> them: for they have even taken<WH3947> of the accursed thing<WH2764>, and have also stolen<WH1589>, and dissembled<WH3584> also, and they have put<WH7760> it even among their own stuff<WH3627>.


btext:
Therefore the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> could<WH3201> not stand<WH6965> before<WH6440> their enemies<WH341>, but turned<WH6437> their backs<WH6203> before<WH6440> their enemies<WH341>, because they were accursed<WH2764>: neither will I be with you any more<WH3254>, except<WH3808> ye destroy<WH8045> the accursed<WH2764> from among<WH7130> you.


btext:
Up<WH6965>, sanctify<WH6942> the people<WH5971>, and say<WH559>, Sanctify<WH6942> yourselves against to morrow<WH4279>: for thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, There is an accursed thing<WH2764> in the midst<WH7130> of thee, O Israel<WH3478>: thou canst<WH3201> not stand<WH6965> before<WH6440> thine enemies<WH341>, until ye take away<WH5493> the accursed thing<WH2764> from among<WH7130> you.


btext:
In the morning<WH1242> therefore ye shall be brought<WH7126> according to your tribes<WH7626>: and it shall be, that the tribe<WH7626> which the LORD<WH3068> taketh<WH3920> shall come<WH7126> according to the families<WH4940> thereof; and the family<WH4940> which the LORD<WH3068> shall take<WH3920> shall come<WH7126> by households<WH1004>; and the household<WH1004> which the LORD<WH3068> shall take<WH3920> shall come<WH7126> man<WH1397> by man<WH1397>.


btext:
And it shall be, that he that is taken<WH3920> with the accursed thing<WH2764> shall be burnt<WH8313> with fire<WH784>, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed<WH5674> the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068>, and because he hath wrought<WH6213> folly<WH5039> in Israel<WH3478>. / folly: or, wickedness


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> rose up early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>, and brought<WH7126> Israel<WH3478> by their tribes<WH7626>; and the tribe<WH7626> of Judah<WH3063> was taken<WH3920>:


btext:
And he brought<WH7126> the family<WH4940> of Judah<WH3063>; and he took<WH3920> the family<WH4940> of the Zarhites<WH2227>: and he brought<WH7126> the family<WH4940> of the Zarhites<WH2227> man<WH1397> by man<WH1397>; and Zabdi<WH2067> was taken<WH3920>:


btext:
And he brought<WH7126> his household<WH1004> man<WH1397> by man<WH1397>; and Achan<WH5912>, the son<WH1121> of Carmi<WH3756>, the son<WH1121> of Zabdi<WH2067>, the son<WH1121> of Zerah<WH2226>, of the tribe<WH4294> of Judah<WH3063>, was taken<WH3920>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto Achan<WH5912>, My son<WH1121>, give<WH7760>, I pray thee, glory<WH3519> to the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, and make<WH5414> confession<WH8426> unto him; and tell<WH5046> me now what thou hast done<WH6213>; hide<WH3582> it not from me.


btext:
And Achan<WH5912> answered<WH6030> Joshua<WH3091>, and said<WH559>, Indeed<WH546> I have sinned<WH2398> against the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, and thus and thus have I done<WH6213>:


btext:
When I saw<WH7200> among the spoils<WH7998> a<WH259> goodly<WH2896> Babylonish<WH8152> garment<WH155>, and two hundred<WH3967> shekels<WH8255> of silver<WH3701>, and a<WH259> wedge<WH3956> of gold<WH2091> of fifty<WH2572> shekels<WH8255> weight<WH4948>, then I coveted<WH2530> them, and took<WH3947> them; and, behold, they are hid<WH2934> in the earth<WH776> in the midst<WH8432> of my tent<WH168>, and the silver<WH3701> under it. / wedge: Heb. tongue


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397>, and they ran<WH7323> unto the tent<WH168>; and, behold, it was hid<WH2934> in his tent<WH168>, and the silver<WH3701> under it.


btext:
And they took<WH3947> them out of the midst<WH8432> of the tent<WH168>, and brought<WH935> them unto Joshua<WH3091>, and unto all the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and laid them out<WH3332> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>. / laid: Heb. poured


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him, took<WH3947> Achan<WH5912> the son<WH1121> of Zerah<WH2226>, and the silver<WH3701>, and the garment<WH155>, and the wedge<WH3956> of gold<WH2091>, and his sons<WH1121>, and his daughters<WH1323>, and his oxen<WH7794>, and his asses<WH2543>, and his sheep<WH6629>, and his tent<WH168>, and all that he had: and they brought<WH5927> them unto the valley<WH6010> of Achor<WH5911>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559>, Why<WH4100> hast thou troubled<WH5916> us? the LORD<WH3068> shall trouble<WH5916> thee this day<WH3117>. And all Israel<WH3478> stoned<WH7275> him with stones<WH68>, and burned<WH8313> them with fire<WH784>, after they had stoned<WH5619> them with stones<WH68>.


btext:
And they raised<WH6965> over him a great<WH1419> heap<WH1530> of stones<WH68> unto this day<WH3117>. So the LORD<WH3068> turned<WH7725> from the fierceness<WH2740> of his anger<WH639>. Wherefore the name<WH8034> of that place<WH4725> was called<WH7121>, The valley<WH6010> of Achor<WH5911>, unto this day<WH3117>. / Achor: that is, Trouble


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Fear<WH3372> not, neither be thou dismayed<WH2865>: take<WH3947> all the people<WH5971> of war<WH4421> with thee, and arise<WH6965>, go up<WH5927> to Ai<WH5857>: see<WH7200>, I have given<WH5414> into thy hand<WH3027> the king<WH4428> of Ai<WH5857>, and his people<WH5971>, and his city<WH5892>, and his land<WH776>:


btext:
And thou shalt do<WH6213> to Ai<WH5857> and her king<WH4428> as thou didst<WH6213> unto Jericho<WH3405> and her king<WH4428>: only the spoil<WH7998> thereof, and the cattle<WH929> thereof, shall ye take for a prey<WH962> unto yourselves: lay<WH7760> thee an ambush<WH693> for the city<WH5892> behind<WH310> it.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> arose<WH6965>, and all the people<WH5971> of war<WH4421>, to go up<WH5927> against Ai<WH5857>: and Joshua<WH3091> chose out<WH977> thirty<WH7970> thousand<WH505> mighty<WH1368> men<WH376> of valour<WH2428>, and sent them away<WH7971> by night<WH3915>.


btext:
And he commanded<WH6680> them, saying<WH559>, Behold<WH7200>, ye shall lie in wait<WH693> against the city<WH5892>, even behind<WH310> the city<WH5892>: go<WH7368> not very<WH3966> far<WH7368> from the city<WH5892>, but be ye all ready<WH3559>:


btext:
And I, and all the people<WH5971> that are with me, will approach<WH7126> unto the city<WH5892>: and it shall come to pass, when they come out<WH3318> against<WH7125> us, as at the first<WH7223>, that we will flee<WH5127> before<WH6440> them,


btext:
(For they will come out<WH3318> after<WH310> us) till we have drawn<WH5423> them from the city<WH5892>; for they will say<WH559>, They flee<WH5127> before<WH6440> us, as at the first<WH7223>: therefore we will flee<WH5127> before<WH6440> them. / drawn: Heb. pulled


btext:
Then ye shall rise up<WH6965> from the ambush<WH693>, and seize<WH3423> upon the city<WH5892>: for the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> will deliver<WH5414> it into your hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And it shall be, when ye have taken<WH8610> the city<WH5892>, that ye shall set<WH3341> the city<WH5892> on fire<WH784>: according to the commandment<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> shall ye do<WH6213>. See<WH7200>, I have commanded<WH6680> you.


btext:
Joshua<WH3091> therefore sent them forth<WH7971>: and they went<WH3212> to lie in ambush<WH3993>, and abode<WH3427> between Bethel<WH1008> and Ai<WH5857>, on the west side<WH3220> of Ai<WH5857>: but Joshua<WH3091> lodged<WH3885> that night<WH3915> among<WH8432> the people<WH5971>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> rose up early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>, and numbered<WH6485> the people<WH5971>, and went up<WH5927>, he and the elders<WH2205> of Israel<WH3478>, before<WH6440> the people<WH5971> to Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
And all the people<WH5971>, even the people of war<WH4421> that were with him, went up<WH5927>, and drew nigh<WH5066>, and came<WH935> before the city<WH5892>, and pitched<WH2583> on the north side<WH6828> of Ai<WH5857>: now there was a valley<WH1516> between them and Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
And he took<WH3947> about five<WH2568> thousand<WH505> men<WH376>, and set<WH7760> them to lie in ambush<WH693> between Bethel<WH1008> and Ai<WH5857>, on the west side<WH3220> of the city<WH5857><WH5892>. / of…: or, of Ai


btext:
And when they had set<WH7760> the people<WH5971>, even all the host<WH4264> that was on the north<WH6828> of the city<WH5892>, and their liers in wait<WH6119> on the west<WH3220> of the city<WH5892>, Joshua<WH3091> went<WH3212> that night<WH3915> into the midst<WH8432> of the valley<WH6010>. / liers…: Heb. lying in wait


btext:
And it came to pass, when the king<WH4428> of Ai<WH5857> saw<WH7200> it, that they hasted<WH4116> and rose up early<WH7925>, and the men<WH582> of the city<WH5892> went out<WH3318> against<WH7125> Israel<WH3478> to battle<WH4421>, he and all his people<WH5971>, at a time appointed<WH4150>, before<WH6440> the plain<WH6160>; but he wist<WH3045> not that there were liers in ambush<WH693> against him behind<WH310> the city<WH5892>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> and all Israel<WH3478> made as if they were beaten<WH5060> before<WH6440> them, and fled<WH5127> by the way<WH1870> of the wilderness<WH4057>.


btext:
And all the people<WH5971> that were in Ai<WH5857><WH5892> were called<WH2199> together to pursue<WH7291> after<WH310> them: and they pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> Joshua<WH3091>, and were drawn away<WH5423> from the city<WH5892>.


btext:
And there was not a man<WH376> left<WH7604> in Ai<WH5857> or Bethel<WH1008>, that went not out<WH3318> after<WH310> Israel<WH3478>: and they left<WH5800> the city<WH5892> open<WH6605>, and pursued<WH7291> after Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Stretch out<WH5186> the spear<WH3591> that is in thy hand<WH3027> toward Ai<WH5857>; for I will give<WH5414> it into thine hand<WH3027>. And Joshua<WH3091> stretched out<WH5186> the spear<WH3591> that he had in his hand<WH3027> toward the city<WH5892>.


btext:
And the ambush<WH693> arose<WH6965> quickly<WH4120> out of their place<WH4725>, and they ran<WH7323> as soon as he had stretched out<WH5186> his hand<WH3027>: and they entered<WH935> into the city<WH5892>, and took<WH3920> it, and hasted<WH4116> and set<WH3341> the city<WH5892> on fire<WH784>.


btext:
And when the men<WH582> of Ai<WH5857> looked<WH6437> behind<WH310> them, they saw<WH7200>, and, behold, the smoke<WH6227> of the city<WH5892> ascended up<WH5927> to heaven<WH8064>, and they had no power<WH3027> to flee<WH5127> this way or that way<WH2008>: and the people<WH5971> that fled<WH5127> to the wilderness<WH4057> turned back<WH2015> upon the pursuers<WH7291>. / power: Heb. hand


btext:
And when Joshua<WH3091> and all Israel<WH3478> saw<WH7200> that the ambush<WH693> had taken<WH3920> the city<WH5892>, and that the smoke<WH6227> of the city<WH5892> ascended<WH5927>, then they turned again<WH7725>, and slew<WH5221> the men<WH582> of Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
And the other<WH428> issued out<WH3318> of the city<WH5892> against<WH7125> them; so they were in the midst<WH8432> of Israel<WH3478>, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote<WH5221> them, so that<WH5704> they let<WH7604> none of them remain<WH8300> or escape<WH6412>.


btext:
And the king<WH4428> of Ai<WH5857> they took<WH8610> alive<WH2416>, and brought<WH7126> him to Joshua<WH3091>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when Israel<WH3478> had made an end<WH3615> of slaying<WH2026> all the inhabitants<WH3427> of Ai<WH5857> in the field<WH7704>, in the wilderness<WH4057> wherein they chased<WH7291> them, and when they were all fallen<WH5307> on the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, until they were consumed<WH8552>, that all the Israelites<WH3478> returned<WH7725> unto Ai<WH5857>, and smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>.


btext:
And so it was, that all that fell<WH5307> that day<WH3117>, both of men<WH376> and women<WH802>, were twelve<WH8147><WH6240> thousand<WH505>, even all the men<WH582> of Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
For Joshua<WH3091> drew<WH7725> not his hand<WH3027> back<WH7725>, wherewith he stretched out<WH5186> the spear<WH3591>, until he had utterly destroyed<WH2763> all the inhabitants<WH3427> of Ai<WH5857>.


btext:
Only the cattle<WH929> and the spoil<WH7998> of that city<WH5892> Israel<WH3478> took for a prey<WH962> unto themselves, according unto the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> which he commanded<WH6680> Joshua<WH3091>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> burnt<WH8313> Ai<WH5857>, and made<WH7760> it an heap<WH8510> for ever<WH5769>, even a desolation<WH8077> unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And the king<WH4428> of Ai<WH5857> he hanged<WH8518> on a tree<WH6086> until eventide<WH6256><WH6153>: and as soon as the sun<WH8121> was down<WH935>, Joshua<WH3091> commanded<WH6680> that they should take<WH3381> his carcase<WH5038> down<WH3381> from the tree<WH6086>, and cast<WH7993> it at the entering<WH6607> of the gate<WH8179> of the city<WH5892>, and raise<WH6965> thereon a great<WH1419> heap<WH1530> of stones<WH68>, that remaineth unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
Then Joshua<WH3091> built<WH1129> an altar<WH4196> unto the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> in mount<WH2022> Ebal<WH5858>,


btext:
As Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, as it is written<WH3789> in the book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451> of Moses<WH4872>, an altar<WH4196> of whole<WH8003> stones<WH68>, over which no man hath lift up<WH5130> any iron<WH1270>: and they offered<WH5927> thereon burnt offerings<WH5930> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and sacrificed<WH2076> peace offerings<WH8002>.


btext:
And he wrote<WH3789> there upon the stones<WH68> a copy<WH4932> of the law<WH8451> of Moses<WH4872>, which he wrote<WH3789> in the presence<WH6440> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And all Israel<WH3478>, and their elders<WH2205>, and officers<WH7860>, and their judges<WH8199>, stood<WH5975> on this side the ark<WH727> and on that side before the priests<WH3548> the Levites<WH3881>, which bare<WH5375> the ark<WH727> of the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068>, as well the stranger<WH1616>, as he that was born<WH249> among them; half<WH2677> of them over<WH413> against<WH4136> mount<WH2022> Gerizim<WH1630>, and half<WH2677> of them over against<WH4136> mount<WH2022> Ebal<WH5858>; as Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> had commanded<WH6680> before<WH7223>, that they should bless<WH1288> the people<WH5971> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And afterward<WH310> he read<WH7121> all the words<WH1697> of the law<WH8451>, the blessings<WH1293> and cursings<WH7045>, according to all that is written<WH3789> in the book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451>.


btext:
There was not a word<WH1697> of all that Moses<WH4872> commanded<WH6680>, which Joshua<WH3091> read<WH7121> not before all the congregation<WH6951> of Israel<WH3478>, with the women<WH802>, and the little ones<WH2945>, and the strangers<WH1616> that were conversant<WH1980> among<WH7130> them. / were…: Heb. walked


btext:
And it came to pass, when all the kings<WH4428> which were on this side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>, in the hills<WH2022>, and in the valleys<WH8219>, and in all the coasts<WH2348> of the great<WH1419> sea<WH3220> over against<WH4136> Lebanon<WH3844>, the Hittite<WH2850>, and the Amorite<WH567>, the Canaanite<WH3669>, the Perizzite<WH6522>, the Hivite<WH2340>, and the Jebusite<WH2983>, heard<WH8085> thereof;


btext:
That they gathered<WH6908> themselves together<WH3162>, to fight<WH3898> with Joshua<WH3091> and with Israel<WH3478>, with one<WH259> accord<WH6310>. / accord: Heb. mouth


btext:
And when the inhabitants<WH3427> of Gibeon<WH1391> heard<WH8085> what Joshua<WH3091> had done<WH6213> unto Jericho<WH3405> and to Ai<WH5857>,


btext:
They did work<WH6213> wilily<WH6195>, and went<WH3212> and made as if they had been ambassadors<WH6737>, and took<WH3947> old<WH1087> sacks<WH8242> upon their asses<WH2543>, and wine<WH3196> bottles<WH4997>, old<WH1087>, and rent<WH1234>, and bound up<WH6887>;


btext:
And old<WH1087> shoes<WH5275> and clouted<WH2921> upon their feet<WH7272>, and old<WH1087> garments<WH8008> upon them; and all the bread<WH3899> of their provision<WH6718> was dry<WH3001> and mouldy<WH5350>.


btext:
And they went<WH3212> to Joshua<WH3091> unto the camp<WH4264> at Gilgal<WH1537>, and said<WH559> unto him, and to the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478>, We be come<WH935> from a far<WH7350> country<WH776>: now therefore make<WH3772> ye a league<WH1285> with us.


btext:
And the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478> said<WH559> unto the Hivites<WH2340>, Peradventure<WH194> ye dwell<WH3427> among<WH7130> us; and how shall we make<WH3772> a league<WH1285> with you?


btext:
And they said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, We are thy servants<WH5650>. And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto them, Who are ye? and from whence<WH370> come<WH935> ye?


btext:
And they said<WH559> unto him, From a very<WH3966> far<WH7350> country<WH776> thy servants<WH5650> are come<WH935> because of the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430>: for we have heard<WH8085> the fame<WH8089> of him, and all that he did<WH6213> in Egypt<WH4714>,


btext:
And all that he did<WH6213> to the two<WH8147> kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, that were beyond<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>, to Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of Heshbon<WH2809>, and to Og<WH5747> king<WH4428> of Bashan<WH1316>, which was at Ashtaroth<WH6252>.


btext:
Wherefore our elders<WH2205> and all the inhabitants<WH3427> of our country<WH776> spake<WH559> to us, saying<WH559>, Take<WH3947> victuals<WH6720> with you<WH3027> for the journey<WH1870>, and go<WH3212> to meet<WH7125> them, and say<WH559> unto them, We are your servants<WH5650>: therefore now make<WH3772> ye a league<WH1285> with us. / with you: Heb. in your hand


btext:
This our bread<WH3899> we took hot<WH2525> for our provision<WH6679> out of our houses<WH1004> on the day<WH3117> we came forth<WH3318> to go<WH3212> unto you; but now, behold, it is dry<WH3001>, and it is mouldy<WH5350>:


btext:
And these bottles<WH4997> of wine<WH3196>, which we filled<WH4390>, were new<WH2319>; and, behold, they be rent<WH1234>: and these our garments<WH8008> and our shoes<WH5275> are become old<WH1086> by reason of the very<WH3966> long<WH7230> journey<WH1870>.


btext:
And the men<WH582> took<WH3947> of their victuals<WH6718>, and asked<WH7592> not counsel at the mouth<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068>. / the men…: or, they received the men by reason of their victuals


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> made<WH6213> peace<WH7965> with them, and made<WH3772> a league<WH1285> with them, to let them live<WH2421>: and the princes<WH5387> of the congregation<WH5712> sware<WH7650> unto them.


btext:
And it came to pass at the end<WH7097> of three<WH7969> days<WH3117> after<WH310> they had made<WH3772> a league<WH1285> with them, that they heard<WH8085> that they were their neighbours<WH7138>, and that they dwelt<WH3427> among<WH7130> them.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> journeyed<WH5265>, and came<WH935> unto their cities<WH5892> on the third<WH7992> day<WH3117>. Now their cities<WH5892> were Gibeon<WH1391>, and Chephirah<WH3716>, and Beeroth<WH881>, and Kirjathjearim<WH7157>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> smote<WH5221> them not, because the princes<WH5387> of the congregation<WH5712> had sworn<WH7650> unto them by the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>. And all the congregation<WH5712> murmured<WH3885> against the princes<WH5387>.


btext:
But all the princes<WH5387> said<WH559> unto all the congregation<WH5712>, We have sworn<WH7650> unto them by the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>: now therefore we may<WH3201> not touch<WH5060> them.


btext:
This we will do<WH6213> to them; we will even let them live<WH2421>, lest wrath<WH7110> be upon us, because of the oath<WH7621> which we sware<WH7650> unto them.


btext:
And the princes<WH5387> said<WH559> unto them, Let them live<WH2421>; but let them be hewers<WH2404> of wood<WH6086> and drawers<WH7579> of water<WH4325> unto all the congregation<WH5712>; as the princes<WH5387> had promised<WH1696> them.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> called<WH7121> for them, and he spake<WH1696> unto them, saying<WH559>, Wherefore have ye beguiled<WH7411> us, saying<WH559>, We are very<WH3966> far<WH7350> from you; when ye dwell<WH3427> among<WH7130> us?


btext:
Now therefore ye are cursed<WH779>, and there shall none of you be freed<WH3772> from being bondmen<WH5650>, and hewers<WH2404> of wood<WH6086> and drawers<WH7579> of water<WH4325> for the house<WH1004> of my God<WH430>. / none…: Heb. not be cut off from you


btext:
And they answered<WH6030> Joshua<WH3091>, and said<WH559>, Because it was certainly<WH5046> told<WH5046> thy servants<WH5650>, how that the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> commanded<WH6680> his servant<WH5650> Moses<WH4872> to give<WH5414> you all the land<WH776>, and to destroy<WH8045> all the inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776> from before<WH6440> you, therefore we were sore<WH3966> afraid<WH3372> of our lives<WH5315> because<WH6440> of you, and have done<WH6213> this thing<WH1697>.


btext:
And now, behold, we<WH2009> are in thine hand<WH3027>: as it seemeth<WH5869> good<WH2896> and right<WH3477> unto thee to do<WH6213> unto us, do<WH6213>.


btext:
And so did<WH6213> he unto them, and delivered<WH5337> them out of the hand<WH3027> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, that they slew<WH2026> them not.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> made<WH5414> them that day<WH3117> hewers<WH2404> of wood<WH6086> and drawers<WH7579> of water<WH4325> for the congregation<WH5712>, and for the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068>, even unto this day<WH3117>, in the place<WH4725> which he should choose<WH977>. / made: Heb. gave, or, delivered to be


btext:
Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek<WH139> king<WH4428> of Jerusalem<WH3389> had heard<WH8085> how<WH3588> Joshua<WH3091> had taken<WH3920> Ai<WH5857>, and had utterly destroyed<WH2763> it; as he had done<WH6213> to Jericho<WH3405> and her king<WH4428>, so he had done<WH6213> to Ai<WH5857> and her king<WH4428>; and how the inhabitants<WH3427> of Gibeon<WH1391> had made peace<WH7999> with Israel<WH3478>, and were among<WH7130> them;


btext:
That they feared<WH3372> greatly<WH3966>, because Gibeon<WH1391> was a great<WH1419> city<WH5892>, as one<WH259> of the royal<WH4467> cities<WH5892>, and because it was greater<WH1419> than Ai<WH5857>, and all the men<WH582> thereof were mighty<WH1368>. / royal…: Heb. cities of the kingdom


btext:
Wherefore Adonizedek<WH139> king<WH4428> of Jerusalem<WH3389> sent<WH7971> unto Hoham<WH1944> king<WH4428> of Hebron<WH2275>, and unto Piram<WH6502> king<WH4428> of Jarmuth<WH3412>, and unto Japhia<WH3309> king<WH4428> of Lachish<WH3923>, and unto Debir<WH1688> king<WH4428> of Eglon<WH5700>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Come up<WH5927> unto me, and help<WH5826> me, that we may smite<WH5221> Gibeon<WH1391>: for it hath made peace<WH7999> with Joshua<WH3091> and with the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
Therefore the five<WH2568> kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, the king<WH4428> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, the king<WH4428> of Hebron<WH2275>, the king<WH4428> of Jarmuth<WH3412>, the king<WH4428> of Lachish<WH3923>, the king<WH4428> of Eglon<WH5700>, gathered themselves together<WH622>, and went up<WH5927>, they and all their hosts<WH4264>, and encamped<WH2583> before Gibeon<WH1391>, and made war<WH3898> against it.


btext:
And the men<WH582> of Gibeon<WH1391> sent<WH7971> unto Joshua<WH3091> to the camp<WH4264> to Gilgal<WH1537>, saying<WH559>, Slack<WH7503> not thy hand<WH3027> from thy servants<WH5650>; come up<WH5927> to us quickly<WH4120>, and save<WH3467> us, and help<WH5826> us: for all the kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567> that dwell<WH3427> in the mountains<WH2022> are gathered together<WH6908> against us.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> ascended<WH5927> from Gilgal<WH1537>, he, and all the people<WH5971> of war<WH4421> with him, and all the mighty<WH1368> men of valour<WH2428>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Fear<WH3372> them not: for I have delivered<WH5414> them into thine hand<WH3027>; there shall not a man<WH376> of them stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> thee.


btext:
Joshua<WH3091> therefore came<WH935> unto them suddenly<WH6597>, and went up<WH5927> from Gilgal<WH1537> all night<WH3915>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> discomfited<WH2000> them before<WH6440> Israel<WH3478>, and slew<WH5221> them with a great<WH1419> slaughter<WH4347> at Gibeon<WH1391>, and chased<WH7291> them along the way<WH1870> that goeth up<WH4608> to Bethhoron<WH1032>, and smote<WH5221> them to Azekah<WH5825>, and unto Makkedah<WH4719>.


btext:
And it came to pass, as they fled<WH5127> from before<WH6440> Israel<WH3478>, and were in the going down<WH4174> to Bethhoron<WH1032>, that the LORD<WH3068> cast down<WH7993> great<WH1419> stones<WH68> from heaven<WH8064> upon them unto Azekah<WH5825>, and they died<WH4191>: they were more<WH7227> which died<WH4191> with hailstones<WH1259><WH68> than they whom<WH834> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> slew<WH2026> with the sword<WH2719>.


btext:
Then spake<WH1696> Joshua<WH3091> to the LORD<WH3068> in the day<WH3117> when the LORD<WH3068> delivered up<WH5414> the Amorites<WH567> before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and he said<WH559> in the sight<WH5869> of Israel<WH3478>, Sun<WH8121>, stand thou still<WH1826> upon Gibeon<WH1391>; and thou, Moon<WH3394>, in the valley<WH6010> of Ajalon<WH357>. / stand…: Heb. be silent


btext:
And the sun<WH8121> stood still<WH1826>, and the moon<WH3394> stayed<WH5975>, until the people<WH1471> had avenged<WH5358> themselves upon their enemies<WH341>. Is not this<WH1931> written<WH3789> in the book<WH5612> of Jasher<WH3477>? So the sun<WH8121> stood still<WH5975> in the midst<WH2677> of heaven<WH8064>, and hasted<WH213> not to go down<WH935> about a whole<WH8549> day<WH3117>. / Jasher: or, the upright?


btext:
And there was no day<WH3117> like that before<WH6440> it or after<WH310> it, that the LORD<WH3068> hearkened<WH8085> unto the voice<WH6963> of a man<WH376>: for the LORD<WH3068> fought<WH3898> for Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> returned<WH7725>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him, unto the camp<WH4264> to Gilgal<WH1537>.


btext:
But these five<WH2568> kings<WH4428> fled<WH5127>, and hid<WH2244> themselves in a cave<WH4631> at Makkedah<WH4719>.


btext:
And it was told<WH5046> Joshua<WH3091>, saying<WH559>, The five<WH2568> kings<WH4428> are found<WH4672> hid<WH2244> in a cave<WH4631> at Makkedah<WH4719>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559>, Roll<WH1556> great<WH1419> stones<WH68> upon the mouth<WH6310> of the cave<WH4631>, and set<WH6485> men<WH582> by it for to keep<WH8104> them:


btext:
And stay<WH5975> ye not, but pursue<WH7291> after<WH310> your enemies<WH341>, and smite the hindmost<WH2179> of them; suffer<WH5414> them not to enter<WH935> into their cities<WH5892>: for the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath delivered<WH5414> them into your hand<WH3027>. / smite…: Heb. cut off the tail


btext:
And it came to pass, when Joshua<WH3091> and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> had made an end<WH3615> of slaying<WH5221> them with a very<WH3966> great<WH1419> slaughter<WH4347>, till they were consumed<WH8552>, that the rest<WH8300> which remained<WH8277> of them entered<WH935> into fenced<WH4013> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And all the people<WH5971> returned<WH7725> to the camp<WH4264> to Joshua<WH3091> at Makkedah<WH4719> in peace<WH7965>: none moved<WH2782> his tongue<WH3956> against any<WH376> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> Joshua<WH3091>, Open<WH6605> the mouth<WH6310> of the cave<WH4631>, and bring out<WH3318> those five<WH2568> kings<WH4428> unto me out of the cave<WH4631>.


btext:
And they did<WH6213> so, and brought forth<WH3318> those five<WH2568> kings<WH4428> unto him out of the cave<WH4631>, the king<WH4428> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, the king<WH4428> of Hebron<WH2275>, the king<WH4428> of Jarmuth<WH3412>, the king<WH4428> of Lachish<WH3923>, and the king<WH4428> of Eglon<WH5700>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when they brought out<WH3318> those kings<WH4428> unto Joshua<WH3091>, that Joshua<WH3091> called<WH7121> for all the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478>, and said<WH559> unto the captains<WH7101> of the men<WH582> of war<WH4421> which went<WH1980> with him, Come near<WH7126>, put<WH7760> your feet<WH7272> upon the necks<WH6677> of these kings<WH4428>. And they came near<WH7126>, and put<WH7760> their feet<WH7272> upon the necks<WH6677> of them.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto them, Fear<WH3372> not, nor be dismayed<WH2865>, be strong<WH2388> and of good courage<WH553>: for thus shall the LORD<WH3068> do<WH6213> to all your enemies<WH341> against whom ye fight<WH3898>.


btext:
And afterward<WH310> Joshua<WH3091> smote<WH5221> them, and slew<WH4191> them, and hanged<WH8518> them on five<WH2568> trees<WH6086>: and they were hanging<WH8518> upon the trees<WH6086> until the evening<WH6153>.


btext:
And it came to pass at the time<WH6256> of the going down<WH935> of the sun<WH8121>, that Joshua<WH3091> commanded<WH6680>, and they took them down<WH3381> off the trees<WH6086>, and cast<WH7993> them into the cave<WH4631> wherein they had been hid<WH2244>, and laid<WH7760> great<WH1419> stones<WH68> in the cave's<WH4631> mouth<WH6310>, which remain until this very<WH6106> day<WH3117>.


btext:
And that day<WH3117> Joshua<WH3091> took<WH3920> Makkedah<WH4719>, and smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and the king<WH4428> thereof he utterly destroyed<WH2763>, them, and all the souls<WH5315> that were therein; he let<WH7604> none remain<WH8300>: and he did<WH6213> to the king<WH4428> of Makkedah<WH4719> as he did<WH6213> unto the king<WH4428> of Jericho<WH3405>.


btext:
Then Joshua<WH3091> passed<WH5674> from Makkedah<WH4719>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him, unto Libnah<WH3841>, and fought<WH3898> against Libnah<WH3841>:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> it also, and the king<WH4428> thereof, into the hand<WH3027> of Israel<WH3478>; and he smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and all the souls<WH5315> that were therein; he let<WH7604> none remain<WH8300> in it; but did<WH6213> unto the king<WH4428> thereof as he did<WH6213> unto the king<WH4428> of Jericho<WH3405>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> passed<WH5674> from Libnah<WH3841>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him, unto Lachish<WH3923>, and encamped<WH2583> against it, and fought<WH3898> against it:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> Lachish<WH3923> into the hand<WH3027> of Israel<WH3478>, which took<WH3920> it on the second<WH8145> day<WH3117>, and smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and all the souls<WH5315> that were therein, according to all that he had done<WH6213> to Libnah<WH3841>.


btext:
Then Horam<WH2036> king<WH4428> of Gezer<WH1507> came up<WH5927> to help<WH5826> Lachish<WH3923>; and Joshua<WH3091> smote<WH5221> him and his people<WH5971>, until he had left<WH7604> him none remaining<WH8300>.


btext:
And from Lachish<WH3923> Joshua<WH3091> passed<WH5674> unto Eglon<WH5700>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him; and they encamped<WH2583> against it, and fought<WH3898> against it:


btext:
And they took<WH3920> it on that day<WH3117>, and smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and all the souls<WH5315> that were therein he utterly destroyed<WH2763> that day<WH3117>, according to all that he had done<WH6213> to Lachish<WH3923>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> went up<WH5927> from Eglon<WH5700>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him, unto Hebron<WH2275>; and they fought<WH3898> against it:


btext:
And they took<WH3920> it, and smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and the king<WH4428> thereof, and all the cities<WH5892> thereof, and all the souls<WH5315> that were therein; he left<WH7604> none remaining<WH8300>, according to all that he had done<WH6213> to Eglon<WH5700>; but destroyed<WH2763> it utterly, and all the souls<WH5315> that were therein.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> returned<WH7725>, and all Israel<WH3478> with him, to Debir<WH1688>; and fought<WH3898> against it:


btext:
And he took<WH3920> it, and the king<WH4428> thereof, and all the cities<WH5892> thereof; and they smote<WH5221> them with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and utterly destroyed<WH2763> all the souls<WH5315> that were therein; he left<WH7604> none remaining<WH8300>: as he had done<WH6213> to Hebron<WH2275>, so he did<WH6213> to Debir<WH1688>, and to the king<WH4428> thereof; as he had done<WH6213> also to Libnah<WH3841>, and to her king<WH4428>.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> smote<WH5221> all the country<WH776> of the hills<WH2022>, and of the south<WH5045>, and of the vale<WH8219>, and of the springs<WH794>, and all their kings<WH4428>: he left<WH7604> none remaining<WH8300>, but utterly destroyed<WH2763> all that breathed<WH5397>, as the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> commanded<WH6680>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> smote<WH5221> them from Kadeshbarnea<WH6947> even unto Gaza<WH5804>, and all the country<WH776> of Goshen<WH1657>, even unto Gibeon<WH1391>.


btext:
And all these kings<WH4428> and their land<WH776> did Joshua<WH3091> take<WH3920> at one<WH259> time<WH6471>, because the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> fought<WH3898> for Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when Jabin<WH2985> king<WH4428> of Hazor<WH2674> had heard<WH8085> those things, that he sent<WH7971> to Jobab<WH3103> king<WH4428> of Madon<WH4068>, and to the king<WH4428> of Shimron<WH8110>, and to the king<WH4428> of Achshaph<WH407>,


btext:
And to the kings<WH4428> that were on the north<WH6828> of the mountains<WH2022>, and of the plains<WH6160> south<WH5045> of Chinneroth<WH3672>, and in the valley<WH8219>, and in the borders<WH5299> of Dor<WH1756> on the west<WH3220>,


btext:
And to the Canaanite<WH3669> on the east<WH4217> and on the west<WH3220>, and to the Amorite<WH567>, and the Hittite<WH2850>, and the Perizzite<WH6522>, and the Jebusite<WH2983> in the mountains<WH2022>, and to the Hivite<WH2340> under Hermon<WH2768> in the land<WH776> of Mizpeh<WH4709>.


btext:
And they went out<WH3318>, they and all their hosts<WH4264> with them, much<WH7227> people<WH5971>, even as the sand<WH2344> that is upon the sea<WH3220> shore<WH8193> in multitude<WH7230>, with horses<WH5483> and chariots<WH7393> very<WH3966> many<WH7227>.


btext:
And when all these kings<WH4428> were met together<WH3259>, they came<WH935> and pitched<WH2583> together<WH3162> at the waters<WH4325> of Merom<WH4792>, to fight<WH3898> against Israel<WH3478>. / met…: Heb. assembled by appointment


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Be not afraid<WH3372> because<WH6440> of them: for to morrow<WH4279> about this time<WH6256> will I deliver them up<WH5414> all slain<WH2491> before<WH6440> Israel<WH3478>: thou shalt hough<WH6131> their horses<WH5483>, and burn<WH8313> their chariots<WH4818> with fire<WH784>.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> came<WH935>, and all the people<WH5971> of war<WH4421> with him, against them by the waters<WH4325> of Merom<WH4792> suddenly<WH6597>; and they fell upon<WH5307> them.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> them into the hand<WH3027> of Israel<WH3478>, who smote<WH5221> them, and chased<WH7291> them unto great<WH7227> Zidon<WH6721>, and unto Misrephothmaim<WH4956>, and unto the valley<WH1237> of Mizpeh<WH4708> eastward<WH4217>; and they smote<WH5221> them, until they left<WH7604> them none remaining<WH8300>. / great Zidon: or, Zidonrabbah / Misrephothmaim: or, Salt pits: Heb. Burnings of waters


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> did<WH6213> unto them as the LORD<WH3068> bade<WH559> him: he houghed<WH6131> their horses<WH5483>, and burnt<WH8313> their chariots<WH4818> with fire<WH784>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> at that time<WH6256> turned back<WH7725>, and took<WH3920> Hazor<WH2674>, and smote<WH5221> the king<WH4428> thereof with the sword<WH2719>: for Hazor<WH2674> beforetime<WH6440> was the head<WH7218> of all those kingdoms<WH4467>.


btext:
And they smote<WH5221> all the souls<WH5315> that were therein with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, utterly destroying<WH2763> them: there was not any left<WH3498> to breathe<WH5397>: and he burnt<WH8313> Hazor<WH2674> with fire<WH784>. / any…: Heb. any breath


btext:
And all the cities<WH5892> of those kings<WH4428>, and all the kings<WH4428> of them, did Joshua<WH3091> take<WH3920>, and smote<WH5221> them with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and he utterly destroyed<WH2763> them, as Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680>.


btext:
But as for the cities<WH5892> that stood<WH5975> still in their strength<WH8510>, Israel<WH3478> burned<WH8313> none of them, save<WH2108> Hazor<WH2674> only; that did Joshua<WH3091> burn<WH8313>. / in their…: Heb. on their heap


btext:
And all the spoil<WH7998> of these cities<WH5892>, and the cattle<WH929>, the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> took for a prey<WH962> unto themselves; but every man<WH120> they smote<WH5221> with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, until they had destroyed<WH8045> them, neither left<WH7604> they any to breathe<WH5397>.


btext:
As the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872> his servant<WH5650>, so did Moses<WH4872> command<WH6680> Joshua<WH3091>, and so did<WH6213> Joshua<WH3091>; he left<WH5493> nothing<WH1697> undone<WH5493> of all that the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872>. / left…: Heb. removed nothing


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> took<WH3947> all that land<WH776>, the hills<WH2022>, and all the south country<WH5045>, and all the land<WH776> of Goshen<WH1657>, and the valley<WH8219>, and the plain<WH6160>, and the mountain<WH2022> of Israel<WH3478>, and the valley<WH8219> of the same;


btext:
Even from the mount<WH2022> Halak<WH2510>, that goeth up<WH5927> to Seir<WH8165>, even unto Baalgad<WH1171> in the valley<WH1237> of Lebanon<WH3844> under mount<WH2022> Hermon<WH2768>: and all their kings<WH4428> he took<WH3920>, and smote<WH5221> them, and slew<WH4191> them. / the mount…: or, the smooth mountain


btext:
There was not a city<WH5892> that made peace<WH7999> with the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, save the Hivites<WH2340> the inhabitants<WH3427> of Gibeon<WH1391>: all other they took<WH3947> in battle<WH4421>.


btext:
For it was of the LORD<WH3068> to harden<WH2388> their hearts<WH3820>, that they should come against<WH7125> Israel<WH3478> in battle<WH4421>, that he might destroy them utterly<WH2763>, and that they might have no favour<WH8467>, but that he might destroy<WH8045> them, as the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
And at that time<WH6256> came<WH935> Joshua<WH3091>, and cut off<WH3772> the Anakims<WH6062> from the mountains<WH2022>, from Hebron<WH2275>, from Debir<WH1688>, from Anab<WH6024>, and from all the mountains<WH2022> of Judah<WH3063>, and from all the mountains<WH2022> of Israel<WH3478>: Joshua<WH3091> destroyed them utterly<WH2763> with their cities<WH5892>.


btext:
There was none of the Anakims<WH6062> left<WH3498> in the land<WH776> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>: only in Gaza<WH5804>, in Gath<WH1661>, and in Ashdod<WH795>, there remained<WH7604>.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> took<WH3947> the whole land<WH776>, according to all that the LORD<WH3068> said<WH1696> unto Moses<WH4872>; and Joshua<WH3091> gave<WH5414> it for an inheritance<WH5159> unto Israel<WH3478> according to their divisions<WH4256> by their tribes<WH7626>. And the land<WH776> rested<WH8252> from war<WH4421>.


btext:
Now these are the kings<WH4428> of the land<WH776>, which the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> smote<WH5221>, and possessed<WH3423> their land<WH776> on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> toward the rising<WH4217> of the sun<WH8121>, from the river<WH5158> Arnon<WH769> unto mount<WH2022> Hermon<WH2768>, and all the plain<WH6160> on the east<WH4217>:


btext:
Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, who dwelt<WH3427> in Heshbon<WH2809>, and ruled<WH4910> from Aroer<WH6177>, which is upon the bank<WH8193> of the river<WH5158> Arnon<WH769>, and from the middle<WH8432> of the river<WH5158>, and from half<WH2677> Gilead<WH1568>, even unto the river<WH5158> Jabbok<WH2999>, which is the border<WH1366> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>;


btext:
And from the plain<WH6160> to the sea<WH3220> of Chinneroth<WH3672> on the east<WH4217>, and unto the sea<WH3220> of the plain<WH6160>, even the salt<WH4417> sea<WH3220> on the east<WH4217>, the way<WH1870> to Bethjeshimoth<WH1020>; and from the south<WH8486>, under Ashdothpisgah<WH798><WH794>: / the south: or, Teman / Ashdothpisgah: or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> of Og<WH5747> king<WH4428> of Bashan<WH1316>, which was of the remnant<WH3499> of the giants<WH7497>, that dwelt<WH3427> at Ashtaroth<WH6252> and at Edrei<WH154>,


btext:
And reigned<WH4910> in mount<WH2022> Hermon<WH2768>, and in Salcah<WH5548>, and in all Bashan<WH1316>, unto the border<WH1366> of the Geshurites<WH1651> and the Maachathites<WH4602>, and half<WH2677> Gilead<WH1568>, the border<WH1366> of Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of Heshbon<WH2809>.


btext:
Them did Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> smite<WH5221>: and Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> gave<WH5414> it for a possession<WH3425> unto the Reubenites<WH7206>, and the Gadites<WH1425>, and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>.


btext:
And these are the kings<WH4428> of the country<WH776> which Joshua<WH3091> and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> smote<WH5221> on this side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> on the west<WH3220>, from Baalgad<WH1171> in the valley<WH1237> of Lebanon<WH3844> even unto the mount<WH2022> Halak<WH2510>, that goeth up<WH5927> to Seir<WH8165>; which Joshua<WH3091> gave<WH5414> unto the tribes<WH7626> of Israel<WH3478> for a possession<WH3425> according to their divisions<WH4256>;


btext:
In the mountains<WH2022>, and in the valleys<WH8219>, and in the plains<WH6160>, and in the springs<WH794>, and in the wilderness<WH4057>, and in the south country<WH5045>; the Hittites<WH2850>, the Amorites<WH567>, and the Canaanites<WH3669>, the Perizzites<WH6522>, the Hivites<WH2340>, and the Jebusites<WH2983>:


btext:
The king<WH4428> of Jericho<WH3405>, one<WH259>; the king<WH4428> of Ai<WH5857>, which is beside<WH6654> Bethel<WH1008>, one<WH259>;


btext:
The king<WH4428> of Aphek<WH663>, one<WH259>; the king<WH4428> of Lasharon<WH8289>, one<WH259>; / Lasharon: or, Sharon


btext:
The king<WH4428> of Shimronmeron<WH8112>, one<WH259>; the king<WH4428> of Achshaph<WH407>, one<WH259>;


btext:
The king<WH4428> of Kedesh<WH6943>, one<WH259>; the king<WH4428> of Jokneam<WH3362> of Carmel<WH3760>, one<WH259>;


btext:
The king<WH4428> of Dor<WH1756> in the coast<WH5299> of Dor<WH1756>, one<WH259>; the king<WH4428> of the nations<WH1471> of Gilgal<WH1537>, one<WH259>;


btext:
The king<WH4428> of Tirzah<WH8656>, one<WH259>: all the kings<WH4428> thirty<WH7970> and one<WH259>.


btext:
Now Joshua<WH3091> was old<WH2204> and stricken<WH935> in years<WH3117>; and the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, Thou art old<WH2204> and stricken<WH935> in years<WH3117>, and there remaineth<WH7604> yet very<WH3966> much<WH7235> land<WH776> to be possessed<WH3423>. / to…: Heb. to possess it


btext:
This is the land<WH776> that yet remaineth<WH7604>: all the borders<WH1552> of the Philistines<WH6430>, and all Geshuri<WH1651>,


btext:
From Sihor<WH7883>, which is before<WH6440> Egypt<WH4714>, even unto the borders<WH1366> of Ekron<WH6138> northward<WH6828>, which is counted<WH2803> to the Canaanite<WH3669>: five<WH2568> lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430>; the Gazathites<WH5841>, and the Ashdothites<WH796>, the Eshkalonites<WH832>, the Gittites<WH1663>, and the Ekronites<WH6139>; also the Avites<WH5761>:


btext:
From the south<WH8486>, all the land<WH776> of the Canaanites<WH3669>, and Mearah<WH4632> that is beside the Sidonians<WH6722>, unto Aphek<WH663>, to the borders<WH1366> of the Amorites<WH567>: / Mearah: or, the cave


btext:
And the land<WH776> of the Giblites<WH1382>, and all Lebanon<WH3844>, toward the sunrising<WH4217><WH8121>, from Baalgad<WH1171> under mount<WH2022> Hermon<WH2768> unto the entering<WH935> into Hamath<WH2574>.


btext:
All the inhabitants<WH3427> of the hill country<WH2022> from Lebanon<WH3844> unto Misrephothmaim<WH4956>, and all the Sidonians<WH6722>, them will I drive out<WH3423> from before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>: only divide thou it by lot<WH5307> unto the Israelites<WH3478> for an inheritance<WH5159>, as I have commanded<WH6680> thee.


btext:
Now therefore divide<WH2505> this land<WH776> for an inheritance<WH5159> unto the nine<WH8672> tribes<WH7626>, and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>,


btext:
With whom the Reubenites<WH7206> and the Gadites<WH1425> have received<WH3947> their inheritance<WH5159>, which Moses<WH4872> gave<WH5414> them, beyond<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> eastward<WH4217>, even as Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> gave<WH5414> them;


btext:
From Aroer<WH6177>, that is upon the bank<WH8193> of the river<WH5158> Arnon<WH769>, and the city<WH5892> that is in the midst<WH8432> of the river<WH5158>, and all the plain<WH4334> of Medeba<WH4311> unto Dibon<WH1769>;


btext:
And all the cities<WH5892> of Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, which reigned<WH4427> in Heshbon<WH2809>, unto the border<WH1366> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>;


btext:
And Gilead<WH1568>, and the border<WH1366> of the Geshurites<WH1651> and Maachathites<WH4602>, and all mount<WH2022> Hermon<WH2768>, and all Bashan<WH1316> unto Salcah<WH5548>;


btext:
All the kingdom<WH4468> of Og<WH5747> in Bashan<WH1316>, which reigned<WH4427> in Ashtaroth<WH6252> and in Edrei<WH154>, who remained<WH7604> of the remnant<WH3499> of the giants<WH7497>: for these did Moses<WH4872> smite<WH5221>, and cast them out<WH3423>.


btext:
Nevertheless the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> expelled<WH3423> not the Geshurites<WH1651>, nor the Maachathites<WH4602>: but the Geshurites<WH1650> and the Maachathites<WH4601> dwell<WH3427> among<WH7130> the Israelites<WH3478> until this day<WH3117>.


btext:
Only unto the tribe<WH7626> of Levi<WH3878> he gave<WH5414> none inheritance<WH5159>; the sacrifices<WH801> of the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> made by fire<WH801> are their inheritance<WH5159>, as he said<WH1696> unto them.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> gave<WH5414> unto the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> inheritance according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And their coast<WH1366> was from Aroer<WH6177>, that is on the bank<WH8193> of the river<WH5158> Arnon<WH769>, and the city<WH5892> that is in the midst<WH8432> of the river<WH5158>, and all the plain<WH4334> by Medeba<WH4311>;


btext:
Heshbon<WH2809>, and all her cities<WH5892> that are in the plain<WH4334>; Dibon<WH1769>, and Bamothbaal<WH1120>, and Bethbaalmeon<WH1010>, / Bamothbaal…: or, the high places of Baal, and house of Baalmeon


btext:
And Kirjathaim<WH7156>, and Sibmah<WH7643>, and Zarethshahar<WH6890> in the mount<WH2022> of the valley<WH6010>,


btext:
And Bethpeor<WH1047>, and Ashdothpisgah<WH798><WH794>, and Bethjeshimoth<WH1020>, / Ashdothpisgah: or, springs of Pisgah, or, the hill


btext:
And all the cities<WH5892> of the plain<WH4334>, and all the kingdom<WH4468> of Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, which reigned<WH4427> in Heshbon<WH2809>, whom Moses<WH4872> smote<WH5221> with the princes<WH5387> of Midian<WH4080>, Evi<WH189>, and Rekem<WH7552>, and Zur<WH6698>, and Hur<WH2354>, and Reba<WH7254>, which were dukes<WH5257> of Sihon<WH5511>, dwelling<WH3427> in the country<WH776>.


btext:
Balaam<WH1109> also the son<WH1121> of Beor<WH1160>, the soothsayer<WH7080>, did the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> slay<WH2026> with the sword<WH2719> among them<WH413> that were slain<WH2491> by them. / soothsayer: or, diviner


btext:
And the border<WH1366> of the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> was Jordan<WH3383>, and the border<WH1366> thereof. This was the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> after their families<WH4940>, the cities<WH5892> and the villages<WH2691> thereof.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> gave<WH5414> inheritance unto the tribe<WH4294> of Gad<WH1410>, even unto the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And their coast<WH1366> was Jazer<WH3270>, and all the cities<WH5892> of Gilead<WH1568>, and half<WH2677> the land<WH776> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, unto Aroer<WH6177> that is before<WH6440> Rabbah<WH7237>;


btext:
And from Heshbon<WH2809> unto Ramathmizpeh<WH7434>, and Betonim<WH993>; and from Mahanaim<WH4266> unto the border<WH1366> of Debir<WH1688>;


btext:
And in the valley<WH6010>, Betharam<WH1027>, and Bethnimrah<WH1039>, and Succoth<WH5523>, and Zaphon<WH6829>, the rest<WH3499> of the kingdom<WH4468> of Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of Heshbon<WH2809>, Jordan<WH3383> and his border<WH1366>, even unto the edge<WH7097> of the sea<WH3220> of Chinnereth<WH3672> on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> eastward<WH4217>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> after their families<WH4940>, the cities<WH5892>, and their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> gave<WH5414> inheritance unto the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>: and this was the possession of the half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519> by their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And their coast<WH1366> was from Mahanaim<WH4266>, all Bashan<WH1316>, all the kingdom<WH4468> of Og<WH5747> king<WH4428> of Bashan<WH1316>, and all the towns<WH2333> of Jair<WH2971>, which are in Bashan<WH1316>, threescore<WH8346> cities<WH5892>:


btext:
And half<WH2677> Gilead<WH1568>, and Ashtaroth<WH6252>, and Edrei<WH154>, cities<WH5892> of the kingdom<WH4468> of Og<WH5747> in Bashan<WH1316>, were pertaining unto the children<WH1121> of Machir<WH4353> the son<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519>, even to the one half<WH2677> of the children<WH1121> of Machir<WH4353> by their families<WH4940>.


btext:
These are the countries which Moses<WH4872> did distribute for inheritance<WH5157> in the plains<WH6160> of Moab<WH4124>, on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>, by Jericho<WH3405>, eastward<WH4217>.


btext:
But unto the tribe<WH7626> of Levi<WH3878> Moses<WH4872> gave<WH5414> not any inheritance<WH5159>: the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> was their inheritance<WH5159>, as he said<WH1696> unto them.


btext:
And these are the countries which the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> inherited<WH5157> in the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, which Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548>, and Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, and the heads<WH7218> of the fathers<WH1> of the tribes<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, distributed for inheritance<WH5157> to them.


btext:
By lot<WH1486> was their inheritance<WH5159>, as the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> by the hand<WH3027> of Moses<WH4872>, for the nine<WH8672> tribes<WH4294>, and for the half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294>.


btext:
For Moses<WH4872> had given<WH5414> the inheritance<WH5159> of two<WH8147> tribes<WH4294> and an half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294> on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>: but unto the Levites<WH3881> he gave<WH5414> none inheritance<WH5159> among<WH8432> them.


btext:
For the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130> were two<WH8147> tribes<WH4294>, Manasseh<WH4519> and Ephraim<WH669>: therefore they gave<WH5414> no part<WH2506> unto the Levites<WH3881> in the land<WH776>, save cities<WH5892> to dwell<WH3427> in, with their suburbs<WH4054> for their cattle<WH4735> and for their substance<WH7075>.


btext:
As the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872>, so the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213>, and they divided<WH2505> the land<WH776>.


btext:
Then the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> came<WH5066> unto Joshua<WH3091> in Gilgal<WH1537>: and Caleb<WH3612> the son<WH1121> of Jephunneh<WH3312> the Kenezite<WH7074> said<WH559> unto him, Thou knowest<WH3045> the thing<WH1697> that the LORD<WH3068> said<WH1696> unto Moses<WH4872> the man<WH376> of God<WH430> concerning me<WH182> and thee<WH182> in Kadeshbarnea<WH6947>.


btext:
Forty<WH705> years<WH8141> old<WH1121> was I when Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> sent<WH7971> me from Kadeshbarnea<WH6947> to espy out<WH7270> the land<WH776>; and I brought<WH7725> him word<WH1697> again<WH7725> as it was in mine heart<WH3824>.


btext:
Nevertheless my brethren<WH251> that went up<WH5927> with me made the heart<WH3820> of the people<WH5971> melt<WH4529>: but I wholly<WH4390> followed<WH310> the LORD<WH3068> my God<WH430>.


btext:
And Moses<WH4872> sware<WH7650> on that day<WH3117>, saying<WH559>, Surely the land<WH776> whereon thy feet<WH7272> have trodden<WH1869> shall be thine inheritance<WH5159>, and thy children's<WH1121> for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>, because thou hast wholly<WH4390> followed<WH310> the LORD<WH3068> my God<WH430>.


btext:
And now, behold, the LORD<WH3068> hath kept me alive<WH2421>, as he said<WH1696>, these forty<WH705> and five<WH2568> years<WH8141>, even since<WH227> the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH1696> this word<WH1697> unto Moses<WH4872>, while the children of Israel<WH3478> wandered<WH1980> in the wilderness<WH4057>: and now, lo, I am this day<WH3117> fourscore<WH8084> and five<WH2568> years<WH8141> old<WH1121>. / wandered: Heb. walked


btext:
As yet I am as strong<WH2389> this day<WH3117> as I was in the day<WH3117> that Moses<WH4872> sent<WH7971> me: as my strength<WH3581> was then, even so is my strength<WH3581> now, for war<WH4421>, both to go out<WH3318>, and to come in<WH935>.


btext:
Now therefore give<WH5414> me this mountain<WH2022>, whereof the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH1696> in that day<WH3117>; for thou heardest<WH8085> in that day<WH3117> how the Anakims<WH6062> were there, and that the cities<WH5892> were great<WH1419> and fenced<WH1219>: if so be<WH194> the LORD<WH3068> will be with<WH854> me, then I shall be able to drive them out<WH3423>, as the LORD<WH3068> said<WH1696>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> blessed<WH1288> him, and gave<WH5414> unto Caleb<WH3612> the son<WH1121> of Jephunneh<WH3312> Hebron<WH2275> for an inheritance<WH5159>.


btext:
Hebron<WH2275> therefore became the inheritance<WH5159> of Caleb<WH3612> the son<WH1121> of Jephunneh<WH3312> the Kenezite<WH7074> unto this day<WH3117>, because that he wholly<WH4390> followed<WH310> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the name<WH8034> of Hebron<WH2275> before<WH6440> was Kirjatharba<WH7153>; which Arba was a great<WH1419> man<WH120> among the Anakims<WH6062>. And the land<WH776> had rest<WH8252> from war<WH4421>.


btext:
This then was the lot<WH1486> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> by their families<WH4940>; even to the border<WH1366> of Edom<WH123> the wilderness<WH4057> of Zin<WH6790> southward<WH5045> was the uttermost part<WH7097> of the south coast<WH8486>.


btext:
And their south<WH5045> border<WH1366> was from the shore<WH7097> of the salt<WH4417> sea<WH3220>, from the bay<WH3956> that looketh<WH6437> southward<WH5045>: / bay: Heb. tongue


btext:
And it went out<WH3318> to the south side<WH5045> to Maalehacrabbim<WH4610>, and passed<WH5674> along to Zin<WH6790>, and ascended up<WH5927> on the south side<WH5045> unto Kadeshbarnea<WH6947>, and passed<WH5674> along to Hezron<WH2696>, and went up<WH5927> to Adar<WH146>, and fetched a compass<WH5437> to Karkaa<WH7173>: / Maalehacrebbim: or, the going up to Acrabbim


btext:
From thence it passed<WH5674> toward Azmon<WH6111>, and went out<WH3318> unto the river<WH5158> of Egypt<WH4714>; and the goings out<WH8444> of that coast<WH1366> were at the sea<WH3220>: this shall be your south<WH5045> coast<WH1366>.


btext:
And the east<WH6924> border<WH1366> was the salt<WH4417> sea<WH3220>, even unto the end<WH7097> of Jordan<WH3383>. And their border<WH1366> in the north<WH6828> quarter<WH6285> was from the bay<WH3956> of the sea<WH3220> at the uttermost part<WH7097> of Jordan<WH3383>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> to Bethhogla<WH1031>, and passed<WH5674> along by the north<WH6828> of Betharabah<WH1026>; and the border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> to the stone<WH68> of Bohan<WH932> the son<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> toward Debir<WH1688> from the valley<WH6010> of Achor<WH5911>, and so northward<WH6828>, looking<WH6437> toward Gilgal<WH1537>, that is before<WH5227> the going up<WH4608> to Adummim<WH131>, which is on the south side<WH5045> of the river<WH5158>: and the border<WH1366> passed<WH5674> toward the waters<WH4325> of Enshemesh<WH5885>, and the goings out<WH8444> thereof were at Enrogel<WH5883>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> by the valley<WH1516> of the son<WH1121> of Hinnom<WH2011> unto the south<WH5045> side<WH3802> of the Jebusite<WH2983>; the same is Jerusalem<WH3389>: and the border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> to the top<WH7218> of the mountain<WH2022> that lieth before<WH6440> the valley<WH1516> of Hinnom<WH2011> westward<WH3220>, which is at the end<WH7097> of the valley<WH6010> of the giants<WH7497> northward<WH6828>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> was drawn<WH8388> from the top<WH7218> of the hill<WH2022> unto the fountain<WH4599> of the water<WH4325> of Nephtoah<WH5318>, and went out<WH3318> to the cities<WH5892> of mount<WH2022> Ephron<WH6085>; and the border<WH1366> was drawn<WH8388> to Baalah<WH1173>, which is Kirjathjearim<WH7157>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> compassed<WH5437> from Baalah<WH1173> westward<WH3220> unto mount<WH2022> Seir<WH8165>, and passed<WH5674> along unto the side<WH3802> of mount<WH2022> Jearim<WH3297>, which is Chesalon<WH3693>, on the north side<WH6828>, and went down<WH3381> to Bethshemesh<WH1053>, and passed on<WH5674> to Timnah<WH8553>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> went out<WH3318> unto the side<WH3802> of Ekron<WH6138> northward<WH6828>: and the border<WH1366> was drawn<WH8388> to Shicron<WH7942>, and passed along<WH5674> to mount<WH2022> Baalah<WH1173>, and went out<WH3318> unto Jabneel<WH2995>; and the goings out<WH8444> of the border<WH1366> were at the sea<WH3220>.


btext:
And the west<WH3220> border<WH1366> was to the great<WH1419> sea<WH3220>, and the coast<WH1366> thereof. This is the coast<WH1366> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> round about<WH5439> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And unto Caleb<WH3612> the son<WH1121> of Jephunneh<WH3312> he gave<WH5414> a part<WH2506> among<WH8432> the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063>, according<WH413> to the commandment<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068> to Joshua<WH3091>, even the city<WH7151> of Arba<WH704><WH7153> the father<WH1> of Anak<WH6061>, which city is Hebron<WH2275>. / the city…: or, Kirjatharba


btext:
And Caleb<WH3612> drove<WH3423> thence the three<WH7969> sons<WH1121> of Anak<WH6061>, Sheshai<WH8344>, and Ahiman<WH289>, and Talmai<WH8526>, the children<WH3211> of Anak<WH6061>.


btext:
And he went up<WH5927> thence to the inhabitants<WH3427> of Debir<WH1688>: and the name<WH8034> of Debir<WH1688> before<WH6440> was Kirjathsepher<WH7158>.


btext:
And Caleb<WH3612> said<WH559>, He that smiteth<WH5221> Kirjathsepher<WH7158>, and taketh<WH3920> it, to him will I give<WH5414> Achsah<WH5915> my daughter<WH1323> to wife<WH802>.


btext:
And Othniel<WH6274> the son<WH1121> of Kenaz<WH7073>, the brother<WH251> of Caleb<WH3612>, took<WH3920> it: and he gave<WH5414> him Achsah<WH5915> his daughter<WH1323> to wife<WH802>.


btext:
And it came to pass, as she came<WH935> unto him, that she moved<WH5496> him to ask<WH7592> of her father<WH1> a field<WH7704>: and she lighted off<WH6795> her ass<WH2543>; and Caleb<WH3612> said<WH559> unto her, What wouldest thou?


btext:
Who answered<WH559>, Give<WH5414> me a blessing<WH1293>; for thou hast given<WH5414> me a south<WH5045> land<WH776>; give<WH5414> me also springs<WH1543> of water<WH4325>. And he gave<WH5414> her the upper<WH5942> springs<WH1543>, and the nether<WH8482> springs<WH1543>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And the uttermost<WH7097> cities<WH5892> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> toward the coast<WH1366> of Edom<WH123> southward<WH5045> were Kabzeel<WH6909>, and Eder<WH5740>, and Jagur<WH3017>,


btext:
And Hazor<WH2674>, Hadattah<WH2675>, and Kerioth<WH7152>, and Hezron<WH2696>, which is Hazor<WH2674>,


btext:
And Lebaoth<WH3822>, and Shilhim<WH7978>, and Ain<WH5871>, and Rimmon<WH7417>: all the cities<WH5892> are twenty<WH6242> and nine<WH8672>, with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And Sharaim<WH8189>, and Adithaim<WH5723>, and Gederah<WH1449>, and Gederothaim<WH1453>; fourteen<WH702><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>: / and Gederothaim: or, or Gederothaim


btext:
And Gederoth<WH1450>, Bethdagon<WH1016>, and Naamah<WH5279>, and Makkedah<WH4719>; sixteen<WH8337><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And Keilah<WH7084>, and Achzib<WH392>, and Mareshah<WH4762>; nine<WH8672> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
From Ekron<WH6138> even unto the sea<WH3220>, all that lay near<WH3027> Ashdod<WH795>, with their villages<WH2691>: / near: Heb. by the place of


btext:
Ashdod<WH795> with her towns<WH1323> and her villages<WH2691>, Gaza<WH5804> with her towns<WH1323> and her villages<WH2691>, unto the river<WH5158> of Egypt<WH4714>, and the great<WH1419><WH1366> sea<WH3220>, and the border<WH1366> thereof:


btext:
And Goshen<WH1657>, and Holon<WH2473>, and Giloh<WH1542>; eleven<WH259><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And Humtah<WH2547>, and Kirjatharba<WH7153>, which is Hebron<WH2275>, and Zior<WH6730>; nine<WH8672> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
Cain<WH7014>, Gibeah<WH1390>, and Timnah<WH8553>; ten<WH6235> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And Maarath<WH4638>, and Bethanoth<WH1042>, and Eltekon<WH515>; six<WH8337> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
Kirjathbaal<WH7154>, which is Kirjathjearim<WH7157>, and Rabbah<WH7237>; two<WH8147> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And Nibshan<WH5044>, and the city of Salt<WH5898>, and Engedi<WH5872>; six<WH8337> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
As for the Jebusites<WH2983> the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> could<WH3201><WH3201> not drive them out<WH3423>: but the Jebusites<WH2983> dwell<WH3427> with the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> at Jerusalem<WH3389> unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And the lot<WH1486> of the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130> fell<WH3318> from Jordan<WH3383> by Jericho<WH3405>, unto the water<WH4325> of Jericho<WH3405> on the east<WH4217>, to the wilderness<WH4057> that goeth up<WH5927> from Jericho<WH3405> throughout mount<WH2022> Bethel<WH1008>, / fell: Heb. went forth


btext:
And goeth out<WH3318> from Bethel<WH1008> to Luz<WH3870>, and passeth along<WH5674> unto the borders<WH1366> of Archi<WH757> to Ataroth<WH5852>,


btext:
And goeth down<WH3381> westward<WH3220> to the coast<WH1366> of Japhleti<WH3311>, unto the coast<WH1366> of Bethhoron<WH1032> the nether<WH8481>, and to Gezer<WH1507>: and the goings out<WH8444> thereof are at the sea<WH3220>.


btext:
So the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130>, Manasseh<WH4519> and Ephraim<WH669>, took their inheritance<WH5157>.


btext:
And the border<WH1366> of the children<WH1121> of Ephraim<WH669> according to their families<WH4940> was thus: even the border<WH1366> of their inheritance<WH5159> on the east side<WH4217> was Atarothaddar<WH5853>, unto Bethhoron<WH1032> the upper<WH5945>;


btext:
And the border<WH1366> went out<WH3318> toward the sea<WH3220> to Michmethah<WH4366> on the north side<WH6828>; and the border<WH1366> went about<WH5437> eastward<WH4217> unto Taanathshiloh<WH8387>, and passed<WH5674> by it on the east<WH4217> to Janohah<WH3239>;


btext:
And it went down<WH3381> from Janohah<WH3239> to Ataroth<WH5852>, and to Naarath<WH5292>, and came<WH6293> to Jericho<WH3405>, and went out<WH3318> at Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
The border<WH1366> went out<WH3212> from Tappuah<WH8599> westward<WH3220> unto the river<WH5158> Kanah<WH7071>; and the goings out<WH8444> thereof were at the sea<WH3220>. This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Ephraim<WH669> by their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And the separate<WH3995> cities<WH5892> for the children<WH1121> of Ephraim<WH669> were among<WH8432> the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519>, all the cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
And they drave not out<WH3423> the Canaanites<WH3669> that dwelt<WH3427> in Gezer<WH1507>: but the Canaanites<WH3669> dwell<WH3427> among<WH7130> the Ephraimites<WH669> unto this day<WH3117>, and serve<WH5647> under tribute<WH4522>.


btext:
There was also a lot<WH1486> for the tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519>; for he was the firstborn<WH1060> of Joseph<WH3130>; to wit, for Machir<WH4353> the firstborn<WH1060> of Manasseh<WH4519>, the father<WH1> of Gilead<WH1568>: because he was a man<WH376> of war<WH4421>, therefore he had Gilead<WH1568> and Bashan<WH1316>.


btext:
There was also a lot for the rest<WH3498> of the children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519> by their families<WH4940>; for the children<WH1121> of Abiezer<WH44>, and for the children<WH1121> of Helek<WH2507>, and for the children<WH1121> of Asriel<WH844>, and for the children<WH1121> of Shechem<WH7928>, and for the children<WH1121> of Hepher<WH2660>, and for the children<WH1121> of Shemida<WH8061>: these were the male<WH2145> children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519> the son<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130> by their families<WH4940>.


btext:
But Zelophehad<WH6765>, the son<WH1121> of Hepher<WH2660>, the son<WH1121> of Gilead<WH1568>, the son<WH1121> of Machir<WH4353>, the son<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519>, had no sons<WH1121>, but daughters<WH1323>: and these are the names<WH8034> of his daughters<WH1323>, Mahlah<WH4244>, and Noah<WH5270>, Hoglah<WH2295>, Milcah<WH4435>, and Tirzah<WH8656>.


btext:
And they came near<WH7126> before<WH6440> Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548>, and before<WH6440> Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, and before<WH6440> the princes<WH5387>, saying<WH559>, The LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> Moses<WH4872> to give<WH5414> us an inheritance<WH5159> among<WH8432> our brethren<WH251>. Therefore according to the commandment<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068> he gave<WH5414> them an inheritance<WH5159> among<WH8432> the brethren<WH251> of their father<WH1>.


btext:
And there fell<WH5307> ten<WH6235> portions<WH2256> to Manasseh<WH4519>, beside the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568> and Bashan<WH1316>, which were on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>;


btext:
Because the daughters<WH1323> of Manasseh<WH4519> had<WH5157> an inheritance<WH5159> among<WH8432> his sons<WH1121>: and the rest<WH3498> of Manasseh's<WH4519> sons<WH1121> had the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>.


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> of Manasseh<WH4519> was from Asher<WH836> to Michmethah<WH4366>, that lieth before<WH6440> Shechem<WH7927>; and the border<WH1366> went along<WH1980> on the right hand<WH3225> unto the inhabitants<WH3427> of Entappuah<WH5887>.


btext:
Now Manasseh<WH4519> had the land<WH776> of Tappuah<WH8599>: but Tappuah<WH8599> on the border<WH1366> of Manasseh<WH4519> belonged to the children<WH1121> of Ephraim<WH669>;


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> descended<WH3381> unto the river<WH5158> Kanah<WH7071>, southward<WH5045> of the river<WH5158>: these cities<WH5892> of Ephraim<WH669> are among<WH8432> the cities<WH5892> of Manasseh<WH4519>: the coast<WH1366> of Manasseh<WH4519> also was on the north side<WH6828> of the river<WH5158>, and the outgoings<WH8444> of it were at the sea<WH3220>: / river Kanah: or, brook of reeds


btext:
Southward<WH5045> it was Ephraim's<WH669>, and northward<WH6828> it was Manasseh's<WH4519>, and the sea<WH3220> is his border<WH1366>; and they met together<WH6293> in Asher<WH836> on the north<WH6828>, and in Issachar<WH3485> on the east<WH4217>.


btext:
And Manasseh<WH4519> had in Issachar<WH3485> and in Asher<WH836> Bethshean<WH1052> and her towns<WH1323>, and Ibleam<WH2991> and her towns<WH1323>, and the inhabitants<WH3427> of Dor<WH1756> and her towns<WH1323>, and the inhabitants<WH3427> of Endor<WH5874> and her towns<WH1323>, and the inhabitants<WH3427> of Taanach<WH8590> and her towns<WH1323>, and the inhabitants<WH3427> of Megiddo<WH4023> and her towns<WH1323>, even three<WH7969> countries<WH5316>.


btext:
Yet the children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519> could<WH3201> not drive out<WH3423> the inhabitants of those cities<WH5892>; but the Canaanites<WH3669> would<WH2974> dwell<WH3427> in that land<WH776>.


btext:
Yet it came to pass, when the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> were waxen strong<WH2388>, that they put<WH5414> the Canaanites<WH3669> to tribute<WH4522>; but did not utterly<WH3423> drive them out<WH3423>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130> spake<WH1696> unto Joshua<WH3091>, saying<WH559>, Why hast thou given<WH5414> me but one<WH259> lot<WH1486> and one<WH259> portion<WH2256> to inherit<WH5159>, seeing I am a great<WH7227> people<WH5971>, forasmuch as<WH5704> the LORD<WH3068> hath blessed<WH1288> me hitherto<WH3541>?


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> answered<WH559> them, If thou be a great<WH7227> people<WH5971>, then get thee up<WH5927> to the wood<WH3293> country, and cut down<WH1254> for thyself there in the land<WH776> of the Perizzites<WH6522> and of the giants<WH7497>, if mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669> be too narrow<WH213> for thee. / giants: or, Rephaims


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130> said<WH559>, The hill<WH2022> is not enough<WH4672> for us: and all the Canaanites<WH3669> that dwell<WH3427> in the land<WH776> of the valley<WH6010> have chariots<WH7393> of iron<WH1270>, both they who are of Bethshean<WH1052> and her towns<WH1323>, and they who are of the valley<WH6010> of Jezreel<WH3157>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> spake<WH559> unto the house<WH1004> of Joseph<WH3130>, even to Ephraim<WH669> and to Manasseh<WH4519>, saying<WH559>, Thou art a great<WH7227> people<WH5971>, and hast great<WH1419> power<WH3581>: thou shalt not have one<WH259> lot<WH1486> only:


btext:
But the mountain<WH2022> shall be thine; for it is a wood<WH3293>, and thou shalt cut it down<WH1254>: and the outgoings<WH8444> of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out<WH3423> the Canaanites<WH3669>, though they have iron<WH1270> chariots<WH7393>, and though they be strong<WH2389>.


btext:
And the whole congregation<WH5712> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> assembled together<WH6950> at Shiloh<WH7887>, and set up<WH7931> the tabernacle<WH168> of the congregation<WH4150> there. And the land<WH776> was subdued<WH3533> before<WH6440> them.


btext:
And there remained<WH3498> among the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> seven<WH7651> tribes<WH7626>, which had not yet received<WH2505> their inheritance<WH5159>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, How long are ye slack<WH7503> to go<WH935> to possess<WH3423> the land<WH776>, which the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of your fathers<WH1> hath given<WH5414> you?


btext:
Give out<WH3051> from among you three<WH7969> men<WH582> for each tribe<WH7626>: and I will send<WH7971> them, and they shall rise<WH6965>, and go<WH1980> through the land<WH776>, and describe<WH3789> it according<WH6310> to the inheritance<WH5159> of them; and they shall come<WH935> again to me.


btext:
And they shall divide<WH2505> it into seven<WH7651> parts<WH2506>: Judah<WH3063> shall abide<WH5975> in their coast<WH1366> on the south<WH5045>, and the house<WH1004> of Joseph<WH3130> shall abide<WH5975> in their coasts<WH1366> on the north<WH6828>.


btext:
Ye shall therefore describe<WH3789> the land<WH776> into seven<WH7651> parts<WH2506>, and bring<WH935> the description hither to me, that I may cast<WH3384> lots<WH1486> for you here before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>.


btext:
But the Levites<WH3881> have no part<WH2506> among<WH7130> you; for the priesthood<WH3550> of the LORD<WH3068> is their inheritance<WH5159>: and Gad<WH1410>, and Reuben<WH7205>, and half<WH2677> the tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>, have received<WH3947> their inheritance<WH5159> beyond<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> on the east<WH4217>, which Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> gave<WH5414> them.


btext:
And the men<WH582> arose<WH6965>, and went away<WH3212>: and Joshua<WH3091> charged<WH6680> them that went<WH1980> to describe<WH3789> the land<WH776>, saying<WH559>, Go<WH3212> and walk<WH1980> through the land<WH776>, and describe<WH3789> it, and come again<WH7725> to me, that I may here cast<WH7993> lots<WH1486> for you before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> in Shiloh<WH7887>.


btext:
And the men<WH582> went<WH3212> and passed through<WH5674> the land<WH776>, and described<WH3789> it by cities<WH5892> into seven<WH7651> parts<WH2506> in a book<WH5612>, and came<WH935> again to Joshua<WH3091> to the host<WH4264> at Shiloh<WH7887>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> cast<WH7993> lots<WH1486> for them in Shiloh<WH7887> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>: and there Joshua<WH3091> divided<WH2505> the land<WH776> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> according to their divisions<WH4256>.


btext:
And the lot<WH1486> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Benjamin<WH1144> came up<WH5927> according to their families<WH4940>: and the coast<WH1366> of their lot<WH1486> came forth<WH3318> between the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> and the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130>.


btext:
And their border<WH1366> on the north<WH6828> side<WH6285> was from Jordan<WH3383>; and the border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> to the side<WH3802> of Jericho<WH3405> on the north<WH6828> side, and went up<WH5927> through the mountains<WH2022> westward<WH3220>; and the goings out<WH8444> thereof were at the wilderness<WH4057> of Bethaven<WH1007>.


btext:
And the border<WH1366> went over<WH5674> from thence toward Luz<WH3870>, to the side<WH3802> of Luz<WH3870>, which is Bethel<WH1008>, southward<WH5045>; and the border<WH1366> descended<WH3381> to Atarothadar<WH5853>, near the hill<WH2022> that lieth on the south side<WH5045> of the nether<WH8481> Bethhoron<WH1032>.


btext:
And the border<WH1366> was drawn<WH8388> thence, and compassed<WH5437> the corner<WH6285> of the sea<WH3220> southward<WH5045>, from the hill<WH2022> that lieth before<WH6440> Bethhoron<WH1032> southward<WH5045>; and the goings out<WH8444> thereof were at Kirjathbaal<WH7154>, which is Kirjathjearim<WH7157>, a city<WH5892> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063>: this was the west<WH3220> quarter<WH6285>.


btext:
And the south<WH5045> quarter<WH6285> was from the end<WH7097> of Kirjathjearim<WH7157>, and the border<WH1366> went out<WH3318> on the west<WH3220>, and went out<WH3318> to the well<WH4599> of waters<WH4325> of Nephtoah<WH5318>:


btext:
And the border<WH1366> came down<WH3381> to the end<WH7097> of the mountain<WH2022> that lieth before<WH6440> the valley<WH1516> of the son<WH1121> of Hinnom<WH2011>, and which is in the valley<WH6010> of the giants<WH7497> on the north<WH6828>, and descended<WH3381> to the valley<WH1516> of Hinnom<WH2011>, to the side<WH3802> of Jebusi<WH2983> on the south<WH5045>, and descended<WH3381> to Enrogel<WH5883>,


btext:
And was drawn<WH8388> from the north<WH6828>, and went forth<WH3318> to Enshemesh<WH5885>, and went forth<WH3318> toward Geliloth<WH1553>, which is over against<WH5227> the going up<WH4608> of Adummim<WH131>, and descended<WH3381> to the stone<WH68> of Bohan<WH932> the son<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>,


btext:
And passed along<WH5674> toward the side<WH3802> over against<WH4136> Arabah<WH6160> northward<WH6828>, and went down<WH3381> unto Arabah<WH6160>: / Arabah: or, the plain


btext:
And the border<WH1366> passed along<WH5674> to the side<WH3802> of Bethhoglah<WH1031> northward<WH6828>: and the outgoings<WH8444> of the border<WH1366> were at the north<WH6828> bay<WH3956> of the salt<WH4417> sea<WH3220> at the south<WH5045> end<WH7097> of Jordan<WH3383>: this was the south<WH5045> coast<WH1366>. / bay: Heb. tongue


btext:
And Jordan<WH3383> was the border<WH1379> of it on the east<WH6924> side<WH6285>. This was the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Benjamin<WH1144>, by the coasts<WH1367> thereof round about<WH5439>, according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
Now the cities<WH5892> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Benjamin<WH1144> according to their families<WH4940> were Jericho<WH3405>, and Bethhoglah<WH1031>, and the valley<WH6010> of Keziz<WH7104>,


btext:
And Chepharhaammonai<WH3726>, and Ophni<WH6078>, and Gaba<WH1387>; twelve<WH8147><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And Zelah<WH6762>, Eleph<WH507>, and Jebusi<WH2983>, which is Jerusalem<WH3389>, Gibeath<WH1394>, and Kirjath<WH7157>; fourteen<WH702><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>. This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Benjamin<WH1144> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And the second<WH8145> lot<WH1486> came forth<WH3318> to Simeon<WH8095>, even for the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Simeon<WH8095> according to their families<WH4940>: and their inheritance<WH5159> was within<WH8432> the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063>.


btext:
And Bethlebaoth<WH1034>, and Sharuhen<WH8287>; thirteen<WH7969><WH6240> cities<WH5892> and their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
Ain<WH5871>, Remmon<WH7417>, and Ether<WH6281>, and Ashan<WH6228>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892> and their villages<WH2691>:


btext:
And all the villages<WH2691> that were round about<WH5439> these cities<WH5892> to Baalathbeer<WH1192>, Ramath<WH7414> of the south<WH5045>. This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Simeon<WH8095> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
Out of the portion<WH2256> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> was the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Simeon<WH8095>: for the part<WH2506> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> was too much<WH7227> for them: therefore the children<WH1121> of Simeon<WH8095> had their inheritance<WH5157> within<WH8432> the inheritance<WH5159> of them.


btext:
And the third<WH7992> lot<WH1486> came up<WH5927> for the children<WH1121> of Zebulun<WH2074> according to their families<WH4940>: and the border<WH1366> of their inheritance<WH5159> was unto Sarid<WH8301>:


btext:
And their border<WH1366> went up<WH5927> toward the sea<WH3220>, and Maralah<WH4831>, and reached<WH6293> to Dabbasheth<WH1708>, and reached<WH6293> to the river<WH5158> that is before<WH6440> Jokneam<WH3362>;


btext:
And turned<WH7725> from Sarid<WH8301> eastward<WH6924> toward the sunrising<WH4217><WH8121> unto the border<WH1366> of Chislothtabor<WH3696>, and then goeth out<WH3318> to Daberath<WH1705>, and goeth up<WH5927> to Japhia<WH3309>,


btext:
And from thence passeth on along<WH5674> on the east<WH4217><WH6924> to Gittahhepher<WH1662>, to Ittahkazin<WH6278>, and goeth out<WH3318> to Remmonmethoar<WH7417> to Neah<WH5269>; / methoar: or, which is drawn


btext:
And the border<WH1366> compasseth<WH5437> it on the north side<WH6828> to Hannathon<WH2615>: and the outgoings<WH8444> thereof are in the valley<WH1516> of Jiphthahel<WH3317>:


btext:
And Kattath<WH7005>, and Nahallal<WH5096>, and Shimron<WH8110>, and Idalah<WH3030>, and Bethlehem<WH1035>: twelve<WH8147><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Zebulun<WH2074> according to their families<WH4940>, these cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
And the fourth<WH7243> lot<WH1486> came out<WH3318> to Issachar<WH3485>, for the children<WH1121> of Issachar<WH3485> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> reacheth<WH6293> to Tabor<WH8396>, and Shahazimah<WH7831>, and Bethshemesh<WH1053>; and the outgoings<WH8444> of their border<WH1366> were at Jordan<WH3383>: sixteen<WH8337><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Issachar<WH3485> according to their families<WH4940>, the cities<WH5892> and their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
And the fifth<WH2549> lot<WH1486> came out<WH3318> for the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Asher<WH836> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And their border<WH1366> was Helkath<WH2520>, and Hali<WH2482>, and Beten<WH991>, and Achshaph<WH407>,


btext:
And Alammelech<WH487>, and Amad<WH6008>, and Misheal<WH4861>; and reacheth<WH6293> to Carmel<WH3760> westward<WH3220>, and to Shihorlibnath<WH7884>;


btext:
And turneth<WH7725> toward the sunrising<WH4217><WH8121> to Bethdagon<WH1016>, and reacheth<WH6293> to Zebulun<WH2074>, and to the valley<WH1516> of Jiphthahel<WH3317> toward the north side<WH6828> of Bethemek<WH1025>, and Neiel<WH5272>, and goeth out<WH3318> to Cabul<WH3521> on the left hand<WH8040>,


btext:
And Hebron<WH5683>, and Rehob<WH7340>, and Hammon<WH2540>, and Kanah<WH7071>, even unto great<WH7227> Zidon<WH6721>;


btext:
And then the coast<WH1366> turneth<WH7725> to Ramah<WH7414>, and to the strong<WH4013> city<WH5892> Tyre<WH6865>; and the coast<WH1366> turneth<WH7725> to Hosah<WH2621>; and the outgoings<WH8444> thereof are at the sea<WH3220> from the coast<WH2256> to Achzib<WH392>: / Tyre: Heb. Tzor


btext:
Ummah<WH5981> also, and Aphek<WH663>, and Rehob<WH7340>: twenty<WH6242> and two<WH8147> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Asher<WH836> according to their families<WH4940>, these cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
The sixth<WH8345> lot<WH1486> came out<WH3318> to the children<WH1121> of Naphtali<WH5321>, even for the children<WH1121> of Naphtali<WH5321> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And their coast<WH1366> was from Heleph<WH2501>, from Allon<WH438> to Zaanannim<WH6815>, and Adami<WH129>, Nekeb<WH5346>, and Jabneel<WH2995>, unto Lakum<WH3946>; and the outgoings<WH8444> thereof were at Jordan<WH3383>:


btext:
And then the coast<WH1366> turneth<WH7725> westward<WH3220> to Aznothtabor<WH243>, and goeth out<WH3318> from thence to Hukkok<WH2712>, and reacheth<WH6293> to Zebulun<WH2074> on the south side<WH5045>, and reacheth<WH6293> to Asher<WH836> on the west side<WH3220>, and to Judah<WH3063> upon Jordan<WH3383> toward the sunrising<WH4217><WH8121>.


btext:
And the fenced<WH4013> cities<WH5892> are Ziddim<WH6661>, Zer<WH6863>, and Hammath<WH2575>, Rakkath<WH7557>, and Chinnereth<WH3672>,


btext:
And Iron<WH3375>, and Migdalel<WH4027>, Horem<WH2765>, and Bethanath<WH1043>, and Bethshemesh<WH1053>; nineteen<WH8672><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Naphtali<WH5321> according to their families<WH4940>, the cities<WH5892> and their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
And the seventh<WH7637> lot<WH1486> came out<WH3318> for the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Dan<WH1835> according to their families<WH4940>.


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> of their inheritance<WH5159> was Zorah<WH6881>, and Eshtaol<WH847>, and Irshemesh<WH5905>,


btext:
And Mejarkon<WH4313>, and Rakkon<WH7542>, with the border<WH1366> before<WH4136> Japho<WH3305>. / before: or, over against / Japho: or, Joppa


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> of the children<WH1121> of Dan<WH1835> went out<WH3318> too little for them: therefore the children<WH1121> of Dan<WH1835> went up<WH5927> to fight<WH3898> against Leshem<WH3959>, and took<WH3920> it, and smote<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and possessed<WH3423> it, and dwelt<WH3427> therein, and called<WH7121> Leshem<WH3959>, Dan<WH1835>, after the name<WH8034> of Dan<WH1835> their father<WH1>.


btext:
This is the inheritance<WH5159> of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Dan<WH1835> according to their families<WH4940>, these cities<WH5892> with their villages<WH2691>.


btext:
When they had made an end<WH3615> of dividing the land<WH776> for inheritance<WH5157> by their coasts<WH1367>, the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> gave<WH5414> an inheritance<WH5159> to Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126> among<WH8432> them:


btext:
According to the word<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068> they gave<WH5414> him the city<WH5892> which he asked<WH7592>, even Timnathserah<WH8556> in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>: and he built<WH1129> the city<WH5892>, and dwelt<WH3427> therein.


btext:
These are the inheritances<WH5159>, which Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548>, and Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, and the heads<WH7218> of the fathers<WH1> of the tribes<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, divided for an inheritance<WH5157> by lot<WH1486> in Shiloh<WH7887> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, at the door<WH6607> of the tabernacle<WH168> of the congregation<WH4150>. So they made an end<WH3615> of dividing<WH2505> the country<WH776>.


btext:
Speak<WH1696> to the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, saying<WH559>, Appoint out<WH5414> for you cities<WH5892> of refuge<WH4733>, whereof I spake<WH1696> unto you by the hand<WH3027> of Moses<WH4872>:


btext:
That the slayer<WH7523> that killeth<WH5221> any person<WH5315> unawares<WH7684> and unwittingly<WH1847> may flee<WH5127> thither: and they shall be your refuge<WH4733> from the avenger<WH1350> of blood<WH1818>.


btext:
And when he that doth flee<WH5127> unto one<WH259> of those cities<WH5892> shall stand<WH5975> at the entering<WH6607> of the gate<WH8179> of the city<WH5892>, and shall declare<WH1696> his cause<WH1697> in the ears<WH241> of the elders<WH2205> of that city<WH5892>, they shall take<WH622> him into the city<WH5892> unto them, and give<WH5414> him a place<WH4725>, that he may dwell<WH3427> among them.


btext:
And if the avenger<WH1350> of blood<WH1818> pursue<WH7291> after<WH310> him, then they shall not deliver<WH5462> the slayer<WH7523> up into his hand<WH3027>; because he smote<WH5221> his neighbour<WH7453> unwittingly<WH1097><WH1847>, and hated<WH8130> him not beforetime<WH8543><WH8032>.


btext:
And he shall dwell<WH3427> in that city<WH5892>, until he stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> the congregation<WH5712> for judgment<WH4941>, and until the death<WH4194> of the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548> that<WH834> shall be in those days<WH3117>: then shall the slayer<WH7523> return<WH7725>, and come<WH935> unto his own city<WH5892>, and unto his own house<WH1004>, unto the city<WH5892> from whence he fled<WH5127>.


btext:
And they appointed<WH6942> Kedesh<WH6943> in Galilee<WH1551> in mount<WH2022> Naphtali<WH5321>, and Shechem<WH7927> in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>, and Kirjatharba<WH7153>, which is Hebron<WH2275>, in the mountain<WH2022> of Judah<WH3063>. / appointed: Heb. sanctified


btext:
And on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> by Jericho<WH3405> eastward<WH4217>, they assigned<WH5414> Bezer<WH1221> in the wilderness<WH4057> upon the plain<WH4334> out of the tribe<WH4294> of Reuben<WH7205>, and Ramoth<WH7216> in Gilead<WH1568> out of the tribe<WH4294> of Gad<WH1410>, and Golan<WH1474> in Bashan<WH1316> out of the tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519>.


btext:
These were the cities<WH5892> appointed<WH4152> for all the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and for the stranger<WH1616> that sojourneth<WH1481> among<WH8432> them, that whosoever killeth<WH5221> any person<WH5315> at unawares<WH7684> might flee<WH5127> thither, and not die<WH4191> by the hand<WH3027> of the avenger<WH1350> of blood<WH1818>, until he stood<WH5975> before<WH6440> the congregation<WH5712>.


btext:
Then came near<WH5066> the heads<WH7218> of the fathers<WH1> of the Levites<WH3881> unto Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548>, and unto Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, and unto the heads<WH7218> of the fathers<WH1> of the tribes<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>;


btext:
And they spake<WH1696> unto them at Shiloh<WH7887> in the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, saying<WH559>, The LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> by the hand<WH3027> of Moses<WH4872> to give<WH5414> us cities<WH5892> to dwell in<WH3427>, with the suburbs<WH4054> thereof for our cattle<WH929>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> gave<WH5414> unto the Levites<WH3881> out of their inheritance<WH5159>, at the commandment<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068>, these cities<WH5892> and their suburbs<WH4054>.


btext:
And the lot<WH1486> came out<WH3318> for the families<WH4940> of the Kohathites<WH6956>: and the children<WH1121> of Aaron<WH175> the priest<WH3548>, which were of the Levites<WH3881>, had by lot<WH1486> out of the tribe<WH4294> of Judah<WH3063>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Simeon<WH8099>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Benjamin<WH1144>, thirteen<WH7969><WH6240> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And the rest<WH3498> of the children<WH1121> of Kohath<WH6955> had by lot<WH1486> out of the families<WH4940> of the tribe<WH4294> of Ephraim<WH669>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Dan<WH1835>, and out of the half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519>, ten<WH6235> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Gershon<WH1648> had by lot<WH1486> out of the families<WH4940> of the tribe<WH4294> of Issachar<WH3485>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Asher<WH836>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Naphtali<WH5321>, and out of the half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519> in Bashan<WH1316>, thirteen<WH7969><WH6240> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
The children<WH1121> of Merari<WH4847> by their families<WH4940> had out of the tribe<WH4294> of Reuben<WH7205>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Gad<WH1410>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of Zebulun<WH2074>, twelve<WH8147><WH6240> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> gave<WH5414> by lot<WH1486> unto the Levites<WH3881> these cities<WH5892> with their suburbs<WH4054>, as the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> by the hand<WH3027> of Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
And they gave<WH5414> out of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063>, and out of the tribe<WH4294> of the children<WH1121> of Simeon<WH8095>, these cities<WH5892> which are here mentioned<WH7121> by name<WH8034>, / mentioned: Heb. called


btext:
Which the children<WH1121> of Aaron<WH175>, being of the families<WH4940> of the Kohathites<WH6956>, who were of the children<WH1121> of Levi<WH3878>, had: for theirs was the first<WH7223><WH7223> lot<WH1486>.


btext:
And they gave<WH5414> them the city<WH7151> of Arba<WH704><WH7153> the father<WH1> of Anak<WH6061>, which city is Hebron<WH2275>, in the hill<WH2022> country of Judah<WH3063>, with the suburbs<WH4054> thereof round about<WH5439> it. / the city…: or, Kirjatharba


btext:
But the fields<WH7704> of the city<WH5892>, and the villages<WH2691> thereof, gave<WH5414> they to Caleb<WH3612> the son<WH1121> of Jephunneh<WH3312> for his possession<WH272>.


btext:
Thus they gave<WH5414> to the children<WH1121> of Aaron<WH175> the priest<WH3548> Hebron<WH2275> with her suburbs<WH4054>, to be a city<WH5892> of refuge<WH4733> for the slayer<WH7523>; and Libnah<WH3841> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
And Ain<WH5871> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Juttah<WH3194> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Bethshemesh<WH1053> with her suburbs<WH4054>; nine<WH8672> cities<WH5892> out of those two<WH8147> tribes<WH7626>.


btext:
And out of the tribe<WH4294> of Benjamin<WH1144>, Gibeon<WH1391> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Geba<WH1387> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
Anathoth<WH6068> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Almon<WH5960> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
All the cities<WH5892> of the children<WH1121> of Aaron<WH175>, the priests<WH3548>, were thirteen<WH7969><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their suburbs<WH4054>.


btext:
And the families<WH4940> of the children<WH1121> of Kohath<WH6955>, the Levites<WH3881> which remained<WH3498> of the children<WH1121> of Kohath<WH6955>, even they had the cities<WH5892> of their lot<WH1486> out of the tribe<WH4294> of Ephraim<WH669>.


btext:
For they gave<WH5414> them Shechem<WH7927> with her suburbs<WH4054> in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>, to be a city<WH5892> of refuge<WH4733> for the slayer<WH7523>; and Gezer<WH1507> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
And Kibzaim<WH6911> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Bethhoron<WH1032> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the tribe<WH4294> of Dan<WH1835>, Eltekeh<WH514> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Gibbethon<WH1405> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
Aijalon<WH357> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Gathrimmon<WH1667> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the half<WH4276> tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519>, Tanach<WH8590> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Gathrimmon<WH1667> with her suburbs<WH4054>; two<WH8147> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
All the cities<WH5892> were ten<WH6235> with their suburbs<WH4054> for the families<WH4940> of the children<WH1121> of Kohath<WH6955> that remained<WH3498>.


btext:
And unto the children<WH1121> of Gershon<WH1648>, of the families<WH4940> of the Levites<WH3881>, out of the other half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519> they gave Golan<WH1474> in Bashan<WH1316> with her suburbs<WH4054>, to be a city<WH5892> of refuge<WH4733> for the slayer<WH7523>; and Beeshterah<WH1203> with her suburbs<WH4054>; two<WH8147> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the tribe<WH4294> of Issachar<WH3485>, Kishon<WH7191> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Dabareh<WH1705> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
Jarmuth<WH3412> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Engannim<WH5873> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the tribe<WH4294> of Asher<WH836>, Mishal<WH4861> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Abdon<WH5658> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
Helkath<WH2520> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Rehob<WH7340> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the tribe<WH4294> of Naphtali<WH5321>, Kedesh<WH6943> in Galilee<WH1551> with her suburbs<WH4054>, to be a city<WH5892> of refuge<WH4733> for the slayer<WH7523>; and Hammothdor<WH2576> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Kartan<WH7178> with her suburbs<WH4054>; three<WH7969> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
All the cities<WH5892> of the Gershonites<WH1649> according to their families<WH4940> were thirteen<WH7969><WH6240> cities<WH5892> with their suburbs<WH4054>.


btext:
And unto the families<WH4940> of the children<WH1121> of Merari<WH4847>, the rest<WH3498> of the Levites<WH3881>, out of the tribe<WH4294> of Zebulun<WH2074>, Jokneam<WH3362> with her suburbs<WH4054>, and Kartah<WH7177> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
Dimnah<WH1829> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Nahalal<WH5096> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the tribe of Reuben<WH7205>, Bezer<WH1221> with her suburbs, and Jahazah<WH3096> with her suburbs,


btext:
Kedemoth<WH6932> with her suburbs, and Mephaath<WH4158> with her suburbs; four<WH702> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And out of the tribe<WH4294> of Gad<WH1410>, Ramoth<WH7433> in Gilead<WH1568> with her suburbs<WH4054>, to be a city<WH5892> of refuge<WH4733> for the slayer<WH7523>; and Mahanaim<WH4266> with her suburbs<WH4054>,


btext:
Heshbon<WH2809> with her suburbs<WH4054>, Jazer<WH3270> with her suburbs<WH4054>; four<WH702> cities<WH5892> in all.


btext:
So all the cities<WH5892> for the children<WH1121> of Merari<WH4847> by their families<WH4940>, which were remaining<WH3498> of the families<WH4940> of the Levites<WH3881>, were by their lot<WH1486> twelve<WH8147><WH6240> cities<WH5892>.


btext:
All the cities<WH5892> of the Levites<WH3881> within<WH8432> the possession<WH272> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> were forty<WH705> and eight<WH8083> cities<WH5892> with their suburbs<WH4054>.


btext:
These cities<WH5892> were every one<WH5892><WH5892> with their suburbs<WH4054> round about<WH5439> them: thus were all these cities<WH5892>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> gave<WH5414> unto Israel<WH3478> all the land<WH776> which he sware<WH7650> to give<WH5414> unto their fathers<WH1>; and they possessed<WH3423> it, and dwelt<WH3427> therein.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> gave them rest<WH5117> round about<WH5439>, according to all that he sware<WH7650> unto their fathers<WH1>: and there stood<WH5975> not a man<WH376> of all their enemies<WH341> before<WH6440> them; the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> all their enemies<WH341> into their hand<WH3027>.


btext:
There failed<WH5307> not ought<WH1697> of any good<WH2896> thing<WH1697> which the LORD<WH3068> had spoken<WH1696> unto the house<WH1004> of Israel<WH3478>; all came to pass<WH935>.


btext:
Then Joshua<WH3091> called<WH7121> the Reubenites<WH7206>, and the Gadites<WH1425>, and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH4294> of Manasseh<WH4519>,


btext:
And said<WH559> unto them, Ye have kept<WH8104> all that Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> commanded<WH6680> you, and have obeyed<WH8085> my voice<WH6963> in all that I commanded<WH6680> you:


btext:
Ye have not left<WH5800> your brethren<WH251> these many<WH7227> days<WH3117> unto this day<WH3117>, but have kept<WH8104> the charge<WH4931> of the commandment<WH4687> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>.


btext:
And now the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath given rest<WH5117> unto your brethren<WH251>, as he promised<WH1696> them: therefore now return<WH6437> ye, and get<WH3212> you unto your tents<WH168>, and unto the land<WH776> of your possession<WH272>, which Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> gave<WH5414> you on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
But take diligent<WH3966> heed<WH8104> to do<WH6213> the commandment<WH4687> and the law<WH8451>, which Moses<WH4872> the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068> charged<WH6680> you, to love<WH157> the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, and to walk<WH3212> in all his ways<WH1870>, and to keep<WH8104> his commandments<WH4687>, and to cleave<WH1692> unto him, and to serve<WH5647> him with all your heart<WH3824> and with all your soul<WH5315>.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> blessed<WH1288> them, and sent them away<WH7971>: and they went<WH3212> unto their tents<WH168>.


btext:
Now to the one half<WH2677> of the tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519> Moses<WH4872> had given<WH5414> possession in Bashan<WH1316>: but unto the other half<WH2677> thereof gave<WH5414> Joshua<WH3091> among<WH5973> their brethren<WH251> on this side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> westward<WH3220>. And when Joshua<WH3091> sent them away<WH7971> also unto their tents<WH168>, then he blessed<WH1288> them,


btext:
And he spake<WH559> unto them, saying<WH559>, Return<WH7725> with much<WH7227> riches<WH5233> unto your tents<WH168>, and with very<WH3966> much<WH7227> cattle<WH4735>, with silver<WH3701>, and with gold<WH2091>, and with brass<WH5178>, and with iron<WH1270>, and with very<WH3966> much<WH7235> raiment<WH8008>: divide<WH2505> the spoil<WH7998> of your enemies<WH341> with your brethren<WH251>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519> returned<WH7725>, and departed<WH3212> from the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> out of Shiloh<WH7887>, which is in the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, to go<WH3212> unto the country<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>, to the land<WH776> of their possession<WH272>, whereof they were possessed<WH270>, according to the word<WH6310> of the LORD<WH3068> by the hand<WH3027> of Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
And when they came<WH935> unto the borders<WH1552> of Jordan<WH3383>, that are in the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519> built<WH1129> there an altar<WH4196> by Jordan<WH3383>, a great<WH1419> altar<WH4196> to see to<WH4758>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> heard<WH8085> say<WH559>, Behold, the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519> have built<WH1129> an altar<WH4196> over against<WH4136> the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, in the borders<WH1552> of Jordan<WH3383>, at the passage<WH5676> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And when the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> heard<WH8085> of it, the whole congregation<WH5712> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> gathered themselves together<WH6950> at Shiloh<WH7887>, to go up<WH5927> to war<WH6635> against them.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> sent<WH7971> unto the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>, and to the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410>, and to the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>, into the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>, Phinehas<WH6372> the son<WH1121> of Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548>,


btext:
And with him ten<WH6235> princes<WH5387>, of each<WH259><WH259> chief<WH5387><WH5387> house<WH1004> a prince<WH1> throughout all the tribes<WH4294> of Israel<WH3478>; and each one<WH376> was an head<WH7218> of the house<WH1004> of their fathers<WH1> among the thousands<WH505> of Israel<WH3478>. / chief…: Heb. house of the father


btext:
And they came<WH935> unto the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>, and to the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410>, and to the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519>, unto the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>, and they spake<WH1696> with them, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the whole congregation<WH5712> of the LORD<WH3068>, What trespass<WH4604> is this that ye have committed<WH4603> against the God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, to turn away<WH7725> this day<WH3117> from following<WH310> the LORD<WH3068>, in that ye have builded<WH1129> you an altar<WH4196>, that ye might rebel<WH4775> this day<WH3117> against the LORD<WH3068>?


btext:
Is the iniquity<WH5771> of Peor<WH6465> too little<WH4592> for us, from which we are not cleansed<WH2891> until this day<WH3117>, although there was a plague<WH5063> in the congregation<WH5712> of the LORD<WH3068>,


btext:
But that ye must turn away<WH7725> this day<WH3117> from following<WH310> the LORD<WH3068>? and it will be, seeing ye rebel<WH4775> to day<WH3117> against the LORD<WH3068>, that to morrow<WH4279> he will be wroth<WH7107> with the whole congregation<WH5712> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WH389>, if the land<WH776> of your possession<WH272> be unclean<WH2931>, then pass ye over<WH5674> unto the land<WH776> of the possession<WH272> of the LORD<WH3068>, wherein the LORD'S<WH3068> tabernacle<WH4908> dwelleth<WH7931>, and take possession<WH270> among<WH8432> us: but rebel<WH4775> not against the LORD<WH3068>, nor<WH408> rebel<WH4775> against us, in building<WH1129> you an altar<WH4196> beside<WH1107> the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>.


btext:
Did not Achan<WH5912> the son<WH1121> of Zerah<WH2226> commit<WH4603> a trespass<WH4604> in the accursed thing<WH2764>, and wrath<WH7110> fell<WH1961> on all the congregation<WH5712> of Israel<WH3478>? and that man<WH376> perished<WH1478> not alone<WH259> in his iniquity<WH5771>.


btext:
Then the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> and the half<WH2677> tribe<WH7626> of Manasseh<WH4519> answered<WH6030>, and said<WH1696> unto the heads<WH7218> of the thousands<WH505> of Israel<WH3478>,


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> God<WH410> of gods<WH430>, the LORD<WH3068> God<WH410> of gods<WH430>, he knoweth<WH3045>, and Israel<WH3478> he shall know<WH3045>; if it be in rebellion<WH4777>, or if in transgression<WH4604> against the LORD<WH3068>, (save<WH3467> us not this day<WH3117>,)


btext:
That we have built<WH1129> us an altar<WH4196> to turn<WH7725> from following<WH310> the LORD<WH3068>, or if to offer<WH5927> thereon burnt offering<WH5930> or meat offering<WH4503>, or if to offer<WH6213> peace<WH8002> offerings<WH2077> thereon, let the LORD<WH3068> himself require<WH1245> it;


btext:
And if we have not rather done<WH6213> it for fear<WH1674> of this thing<WH1697>, saying<WH559>, In time to come<WH4279> your children<WH1121> might speak<WH559> unto our children<WH1121>, saying<WH559>, What have ye to do with the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>? / In time…: Heb. To morrow


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> hath made<WH5414> Jordan<WH3383> a border<WH1366> between us and you, ye children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410>; ye have no part<WH2506> in the LORD<WH3068>: so shall your children<WH1121> make<WH7673> our children<WH1121> cease<WH7673> from<WH1115> fearing<WH3372> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Therefore we said<WH559>, Let us now prepare<WH6213> to build<WH1129> us an altar<WH4196>, not for burnt offering<WH5930>, nor for sacrifice<WH2077>:


btext:
But that it may be a witness<WH5707> between us, and you, and our generations<WH1755> after<WH310> us, that we might do<WH5647> the service<WH5656> of the LORD<WH3068> before<WH6440> him with our burnt offerings<WH5930>, and with our sacrifices<WH2077>, and with our peace offerings<WH8002>; that your children<WH1121> may not say<WH559> to our children<WH1121> in time to come<WH4279>, Ye have no part<WH2506> in the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Therefore said<WH559> we, that it shall be, when they should so say<WH559> to us or to our generations<WH1755> in time to come<WH4279>, that we may say<WH559> again, Behold<WH7200> the pattern<WH8403> of the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068>, which our fathers<WH1> made<WH6213>, not for burnt offerings<WH5930>, nor for sacrifices<WH2077>; but it is a witness<WH5707> between us and you.


btext:
God forbid<WH2486> that we should rebel<WH4775> against the LORD<WH3068>, and turn<WH7725> this day<WH3117> from following<WH310> the LORD<WH3068>, to build<WH1129> an altar<WH4196> for burnt offerings<WH5930>, for meat offerings<WH4503>, or for sacrifices<WH2077>, beside the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430> that is before<WH6440> his tabernacle<WH4908>.


btext:
And when Phinehas<WH6372> the priest<WH3548>, and the princes<WH5387> of the congregation<WH5712> and heads<WH7218> of the thousands<WH505> of Israel<WH3478> which were with him, heard<WH8085> the words<WH1697> that the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> and the children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519> spake<WH1696>, it pleased<WH3190><WH5869> them. / pleased…: Heb. was good in their eyes


btext:
And Phinehas<WH6372> the son<WH1121> of Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548> said<WH559> unto the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>, and to the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410>, and to the children<WH1121> of Manasseh<WH4519>, This day<WH3117> we perceive<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> is among<WH8432> us, because ye have not committed<WH4603> this trespass<WH4604> against the LORD<WH3068>: now<WH227> ye have delivered<WH5337> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> out of the hand<WH3027> of the LORD<WH3068>. / now: Heb. then


btext:
And Phinehas<WH6372> the son<WH1121> of Eleazar<WH499> the priest<WH3548>, and the princes<WH5387>, returned<WH7725> from the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205>, and from the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410>, out of the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>, unto the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, to the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, and brought<WH7725> them word<WH1697> again<WH7725>.


btext:
And the thing<WH1697> pleased<WH3190><WH5869> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>; and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> blessed<WH1288> God<WH430>, and did not intend<WH559> to go up<WH5927> against them in battle<WH6635>, to destroy<WH7843> the land<WH776> wherein the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and Gad<WH1410> dwelt<WH3427>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Reuben<WH7205> and the children<WH1121> of Gad<WH1410> called<WH7121> the altar<WH4196> Ed: for it shall be a witness<WH5707> between us that the LORD<WH3068> is God<WH430>. / Ed: that is, A witness


btext:
And it came to pass a long<WH7227> time<WH3117> after<WH310> that the LORD<WH3068> had given rest<WH5117> unto Israel<WH3478> from all their enemies<WH341> round about<WH5439>, that Joshua<WH3091> waxed old<WH2204> and stricken<WH935> in age<WH3117>. / stricken…: Heb. come into days


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> called<WH7121> for all Israel<WH3478>, and for their elders<WH2205>, and for their heads<WH7218>, and for their judges<WH8199>, and for their officers<WH7860>, and said<WH559> unto them, I am old<WH2204> and stricken<WH935> in age<WH3117>:


btext:
And ye have seen<WH7200> all that the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath done<WH6213> unto all these nations<WH1471> because<WH6440> of you; for the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> is he that hath fought<WH3898> for you.


btext:
Behold<WH7200>, I have divided<WH5307> unto you by lot these nations<WH1471> that remain<WH7604>, to be an inheritance<WH5159> for your tribes<WH7626>, from Jordan<WH3383>, with all the nations<WH1471> that I have cut off<WH3772>, even unto the great<WH1419> sea<WH3220> westward<WH3996><WH8121>. / westward: Heb. at the sunset


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, he shall expel<WH1920> them from before<WH6440> you, and drive<WH3423> them from out of your sight<WH6440>; and ye shall possess<WH3423> their land<WH776>, as the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath promised<WH1696> unto you.


btext:
Be ye therefore very<WH3966> courageous<WH2388> to keep<WH8104> and to do<WH6213> all that is written<WH3789> in the book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451> of Moses<WH4872>, that ye turn<WH5493> not aside therefrom to the right hand<WH3225> or to the left<WH8040>;


btext:
That ye come<WH935> not among these nations<WH1471>, these that remain<WH7604> among you; neither make mention<WH2142> of the name<WH8034> of their gods<WH430>, nor cause to swear<WH7650> by them, neither serve<WH5647> them, nor bow<WH7812> yourselves unto them:


btext:
But cleave<WH1692> unto the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, as ye have done<WH6213> unto this day<WH3117>. / But cleave…: or, For if ye will cleave, etc


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> hath driven out<WH3423> from before<WH6440> you great<WH1419> nations<WH1471> and strong<WH6099>: but as for you, no man<WH376> hath been able to stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> you unto this day<WH3117>. / For the LORD…: or, Then the LORD will drive


btext:
One<WH259> man<WH376> of you shall chase<WH7291> a thousand<WH505>: for the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, he it is that fighteth<WH3898> for you, as he hath promised<WH1696> you.


btext:
Take good<WH3966> heed<WH8104> therefore unto yourselves<WH5315>, that ye love<WH157> the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>. / yourselves: Heb. your souls


btext:
Else if ye do in any wise<WH7725> go back<WH7725>, and cleave<WH1692> unto the remnant<WH3499> of these nations<WH1471>, even these that remain<WH7604> among you, and shall make marriages<WH2859> with them, and go in<WH935> unto them, and they to you:


btext:
Know<WH3045> for a certainty<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> will no more<WH3254> drive out<WH3423> any of these nations<WH1471> from before<WH6440> you; but they shall be snares<WH6341> and traps<WH4170> unto you, and scourges<WH7850> in your sides<WH6654>, and thorns<WH6796> in your eyes<WH5869>, until ye perish<WH6> from off this good<WH2896> land<WH127> which the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> you.


btext:
And, behold, this day<WH3117> I am going<WH1980> the way<WH1870> of all the earth<WH776>: and ye know<WH3045> in all your hearts<WH3824> and in all your souls<WH5315>, that not one<WH259> thing<WH1697> hath failed<WH5307> of all the good<WH2896> things<WH1697> which the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> spake<WH1696> concerning you; all are come to pass<WH935> unto you, and not one<WH259> thing<WH1697> hath failed<WH5307> thereof.


btext:
Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good<WH2896> things<WH1697> are come<WH935> upon you, which the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> promised<WH1696> you; so shall the LORD<WH3068> bring<WH935> upon you all evil<WH7451> things<WH1697>, until he have destroyed<WH8045> you from off this good<WH2896> land<WH127> which the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430> hath given<WH5414> you.


btext:
When ye have transgressed<WH5674> the covenant<WH1285> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>, which he commanded<WH6680> you, and have gone<WH1980> and served<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, and bowed<WH7812> yourselves to them; then shall the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> be kindled<WH2734> against you, and ye shall perish<WH6> quickly<WH4120> from off the good<WH2896> land<WH776> which he hath given<WH5414> unto you.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> gathered<WH622> all the tribes<WH7626> of Israel<WH3478> to Shechem<WH7927>, and called<WH7121> for the elders<WH2205> of Israel<WH3478>, and for their heads<WH7218>, and for their judges<WH8199>, and for their officers<WH7860>; and they presented<WH3320> themselves before<WH6440> God<WH430>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto all the people<WH5971>, Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, Your fathers<WH1> dwelt<WH3427> on the other side<WH5676> of the flood<WH5104> in old time<WH5769>, even Terah<WH8646>, the father<WH1> of Abraham<WH85>, and the father<WH1> of Nachor<WH5152>: and they served<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>.


btext:
And I took<WH3947> your father<WH1> Abraham<WH85> from the other side<WH5676> of the flood<WH5104>, and led<WH3212> him throughout all the land<WH776> of Canaan<WH3667>, and multiplied<WH7235> his seed<WH2233>, and gave<WH5414> him Isaac<WH3327>.


btext:
And I gave<WH5414> unto Isaac<WH3327> Jacob<WH3290> and Esau<WH6215>: and I gave<WH5414> unto Esau<WH6215> mount<WH2022> Seir<WH8165>, to possess<WH3423> it; but Jacob<WH3290> and his children<WH1121> went down<WH3381> into Egypt<WH4714>.


btext:
I sent<WH7971> Moses<WH4872> also and Aaron<WH175>, and I plagued<WH5062> Egypt<WH4714>, according to that which<WH834> I did<WH6213> among<WH7130> them: and afterward<WH310> I brought you out<WH3318>.


btext:
And I brought<WH3318> your fathers<WH1> out of Egypt<WH4714>: and ye came<WH935> unto the sea<WH3220>; and the Egyptians<WH4714> pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> your fathers<WH1> with chariots<WH7393> and horsemen<WH6571> unto the Red<WH5488> sea<WH3220>.


btext:
And when they cried<WH6817> unto the LORD<WH3068>, he put<WH7760> darkness<WH3990> between you and the Egyptians<WH4713>, and brought<WH935> the sea<WH3220> upon them, and covered<WH3680> them; and your eyes<WH5869> have seen<WH7200> what I have done<WH6213> in Egypt<WH4714>: and ye dwelt<WH3427> in the wilderness<WH4057> a long<WH7227> season<WH3117>.


btext:
And I brought<WH935> you into the land<WH776> of the Amorites<WH567>, which dwelt<WH3427> on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>; and they fought<WH3898> with you: and I gave<WH5414> them into your hand<WH3027>, that ye might possess<WH3423> their land<WH776>; and I destroyed<WH8045> them from before<WH6440> you.


btext:
Then Balak<WH1111> the son<WH1121> of Zippor<WH6834>, king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124>, arose<WH6965> and warred<WH3898> against Israel<WH3478>, and sent<WH7971> and called<WH7121> Balaam<WH1109> the son<WH1121> of Beor<WH1160> to curse<WH7043> you:


btext:
But I would<WH14> not hearken<WH8085> unto Balaam<WH1109>; therefore he blessed<WH1288> you still<WH1288>: so I delivered<WH5337> you out of his hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And ye went over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383>, and came<WH935> unto Jericho<WH3405>: and the men<WH1167> of Jericho<WH3405> fought<WH3898> against you, the Amorites<WH567>, and the Perizzites<WH6522>, and the Canaanites<WH3669>, and the Hittites<WH2850>, and the Girgashites<WH1622>, the Hivites<WH2340>, and the Jebusites<WH2983>; and I delivered<WH5414> them into your hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And I sent<WH7971> the hornet<WH6880> before<WH6440> you, which drave them out<WH1644> from before<WH6440> you, even the two<WH8147> kings<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>; but not with thy sword<WH2719>, nor with thy bow<WH7198>.


btext:
And I have given<WH5414> you a land<WH776> for which ye did not labour<WH3021>, and cities<WH5892> which ye built<WH1129> not, and ye dwell<WH3427> in them; of the vineyards<WH3754> and oliveyards<WH2132> which ye planted<WH5193> not do ye eat<WH398>.


btext:
Now therefore fear<WH3372> the LORD<WH3068>, and serve<WH5647> him in sincerity<WH8549> and in truth<WH571>: and put away<WH5493> the gods<WH430> which your fathers<WH1> served<WH5647> on the other side<WH5676> of the flood<WH5104>, and in Egypt<WH4714>; and serve<WH5647> ye the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And if it seem evil<WH7489> unto you<WH4310> to serve<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068>, choose<WH977> you this day<WH3117> whom<WH5869> ye will serve<WH5647>; whether the gods<WH430> which your fathers<WH1> served<WH5647> that were on the other side<WH5676> of the flood<WH5104>, or the gods<WH430> of the Amorites<WH567>, in whose land<WH776> ye dwell<WH3427>: but as for me and my house<WH1004>, we will serve<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And the people<WH5971> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, God forbid<WH2486> that we should forsake<WH5800> the LORD<WH3068>, to serve<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>;


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430>, he it is that brought us up<WH5927> and our fathers<WH1> out of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>, from the house<WH1004> of bondage<WH5650>, and which did<WH6213> those great<WH1419> signs<WH226> in our sight<WH5869>, and preserved<WH8104> us in all the way<WH1870> wherein we went<WH1980>, and among all the people<WH5971> through<WH7130> whom we passed<WH5674>:


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> drave out<WH1644> from before<WH6440> us all the people<WH5971>, even the Amorites<WH567> which dwelt<WH3427> in the land<WH776>: therefore will we also serve<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068>; for he is our God<WH430>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto the people<WH5971>, Ye cannot<WH3201> serve<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068>: for he is an holy<WH6918> God<WH430>; he is a jealous<WH7072> God<WH410>; he will not forgive<WH5375> your transgressions<WH6588> nor your sins<WH2403>.


btext:
If ye forsake<WH5800> the LORD<WH3068>, and serve<WH5647> strange<WH5236> gods<WH430>, then he will turn<WH7725> and do you hurt<WH7489>, and consume<WH3615> you, after<WH310> that he hath done you good<WH3190>.


btext:
And the people<WH5971> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, Nay; but we will serve<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto the people<WH5971>, Ye are witnesses<WH5707> against yourselves that ye have chosen<WH977> you the LORD<WH3068>, to serve<WH5647> him. And they said<WH559>, We are witnesses<WH5707>.


btext:
Now therefore put away<WH5493>, said he, the strange<WH5236> gods<WH430> which are among<WH7130> you, and incline<WH5186> your heart<WH3824> unto the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the people<WH5971> said<WH559> unto Joshua<WH3091>, The LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430> will we serve<WH5647>, and his voice<WH6963> will we obey<WH8085>.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> made<WH3772> a covenant<WH1285> with the people<WH5971> that day<WH3117>, and set<WH7760> them a statute<WH2706> and an ordinance<WH4941> in Shechem<WH7927>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> wrote<WH3789> these words<WH1697> in the book<WH5612> of the law<WH8451> of God<WH430>, and took<WH3947> a great<WH1419> stone<WH68>, and set it up<WH6965> there under an oak<WH427>, that was by the sanctuary<WH4720> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> said<WH559> unto all the people<WH5971>, Behold, this stone<WH68> shall be a witness<WH5713> unto us; for it hath heard<WH8085> all the words<WH561> of the LORD<WH3068> which he spake<WH1696> unto us: it shall be therefore a witness<WH5713> unto you, lest ye deny<WH3584> your God<WH430>.


btext:
So Joshua<WH3091> let the people<WH5971> depart<WH7971>, every man<WH376> unto his inheritance<WH5159>.


btext:
And it came to pass after<WH310> these things<WH1697>, that Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068>, died<WH4191>, being an hundred<WH3967> and ten<WH6235> years<WH8141> old<WH1121>.


btext:
And they buried<WH6912> him in the border<WH1366> of his inheritance<WH5159> in Timnathserah<WH8556>, which is in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>, on the north side<WH6828> of the hill<WH2022> of Gaash<WH1608>.


btext:
And Israel<WH3478> served<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068> all the days<WH3117> of Joshua<WH3091>, and all the days<WH3117> of the elders<WH2205> that overlived<WH748><WH3117><WH310> Joshua<WH3091>, and which had known<WH3045> all the works<WH4639> of the LORD<WH3068>, that he had done<WH6213> for Israel<WH3478>. / overlived…: Heb. prolonged their days after Joshua


btext:
And the bones<WH6106> of Joseph<WH3130>, which the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> brought up<WH5927> out of Egypt<WH4714>, buried<WH6912> they in Shechem<WH7927>, in a parcel<WH2513> of ground<WH7704> which Jacob<WH3290> bought<WH7069> of the sons<WH1121> of Hamor<WH2544> the father<WH1> of Shechem<WH7927> for an hundred<WH3967> pieces of silver<WH7192>: and it became the inheritance<WH5159> of the children<WH1121> of Joseph<WH3130>. / pieces…: or, lambs


btext:
And Eleazar<WH499> the son<WH1121> of Aaron<WH175> died<WH4191>; and they buried<WH6912> him in a hill<WH1389> that pertained to Phinehas<WH6372> his son<WH1121>, which was given<WH5414> him in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>.


btext:
Now after<WH310> the death<WH4194> of Joshua<WH3091> it came to pass, that the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> asked<WH7592> the LORD<WH3068>, saying<WH559>, Who shall go up<WH5927> for us against the Canaanites<WH3669> first<WH8462>, to fight<WH3898> against them?


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559>, Judah<WH3063> shall go up<WH5927>: behold, I have delivered<WH5414> the land<WH776> into his hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And Judah<WH3063> said<WH559> unto Simeon<WH8095> his brother<WH251>, Come up<WH5927> with me into my lot<WH1486>, that we may fight<WH3898> against the Canaanites<WH3669>; and I likewise will go<WH1980> with thee into thy lot<WH1486>. So Simeon<WH8095> went<WH3212> with him.


btext:
And Judah<WH3063> went up<WH5927>; and the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> the Canaanites<WH3669> and the Perizzites<WH6522> into their hand<WH3027>: and they slew<WH5221> of them in Bezek<WH966> ten<WH6235> thousand<WH505> men<WH376>.


btext:
And they found<WH4672> Adonibezek<WH137> in Bezek<WH966>: and they fought<WH3898> against him, and they slew<WH5221> the Canaanites<WH3669> and the Perizzites<WH6522>.


btext:
But Adonibezek<WH137> fled<WH5127>; and they pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> him, and caught<WH270> him, and cut off<WH7112> his thumbs<WH931><WH3027> and his great toes<WH7272>.


btext:
And Adonibezek<WH137> said<WH559>, Threescore and ten<WH7657> kings<WH4428>, having their thumbs<WH931><WH3027> and their great toes<WH7272> cut off<WH7112>, gathered<WH3950> their meat under my table<WH7979>: as I have done<WH6213>, so God<WH430> hath requited<WH7999> me. And they brought<WH935> him to Jerusalem<WH3389>, and there he died<WH4191>. / their thumbs…: Heb. the thumbs of their hands and of their feet / gathered: or, gleaned


btext:
Now the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> had fought<WH3898> against Jerusalem<WH3389>, and had taken<WH3920> it, and smitten<WH5221> it with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>, and set<WH7971> the city<WH5892> on fire<WH784>.


btext:
And afterward<WH310> the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> went down<WH3381> to fight<WH3898> against the Canaanites<WH3669>, that dwelt<WH3427> in the mountain<WH2022>, and in the south<WH5045>, and in the valley<WH8219>. / valley: or, low country


btext:
And Judah<WH3063> went<WH3212> against the Canaanites<WH3669> that dwelt<WH3427> in Hebron<WH2275>: (now the name<WH8034> of Hebron<WH2275> before<WH6440> was Kirjatharba<WH7153>:) and they slew<WH5221> Sheshai<WH8344>, and Ahiman<WH289>, and Talmai<WH8526>.


btext:
And from thence he went<WH3212> against the inhabitants<WH3427> of Debir<WH1688>: and the name<WH8034> of Debir<WH1688> before<WH6440> was Kirjathsepher<WH7158>:


btext:
And Othniel<WH6274> the son<WH1121> of Kenaz<WH7073>, Caleb's<WH3612> younger<WH6996> brother<WH251>, took<WH3920> it: and he gave<WH5414> him Achsah<WH5915> his daughter<WH1323> to wife<WH802>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when she came<WH935> to him, that she moved<WH5496> him to ask<WH7592> of her father<WH1> a field<WH7704>: and she lighted<WH6795> from off her ass<WH2543>; and Caleb<WH3612> said<WH559> unto her, What wilt thou?


btext:
And she said<WH559> unto him, Give<WH3051> me a blessing<WH1293>: for thou hast given<WH5414> me a south<WH5045> land<WH776>; give<WH5414> me also springs<WH1543> of water<WH4325>. And Caleb<WH3612> gave<WH5414> her the upper<WH5942> springs<WH1543> and the nether<WH8482> springs<WH1543>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of the Kenite<WH7017>, Moses'<WH4872> father in law<WH2859>, went up<WH5927> out of the city<WH5892> of palm trees<WH8558><WH5899> with the children<WH1121> of Judah<WH3063> into the wilderness<WH4057> of Judah<WH3063>, which lieth in the south<WH5045> of Arad<WH6166>; and they went<WH3212> and dwelt<WH3427> among<WH854> the people<WH5971>.


btext:
And Judah<WH3063> went<WH3212> with Simeon<WH8095> his brother<WH251>, and they slew<WH5221> the Canaanites<WH3669> that inhabited<WH3427> Zephath<WH6857>, and utterly destroyed<WH2763> it. And the name<WH8034> of the city<WH5892> was called<WH7121> Hormah<WH2767>.


btext:
Also Judah<WH3063> took<WH3920> Gaza<WH5804> with the coast<WH1366> thereof, and Askelon<WH831> with the coast<WH1366> thereof, and Ekron<WH6138> with the coast<WH1366> thereof.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> was with Judah<WH3063>; and he drave out<WH3423> the inhabitants of the mountain<WH2022>; but could not<WH3808> drive out<WH3423> the inhabitants<WH3427> of the valley<WH6010>, because they had chariots<WH7393> of iron<WH1270>. / drave…: or, possessed the mountain


btext:
And they gave<WH5414> Hebron<WH2275> unto Caleb<WH3612>, as Moses<WH4872> said<WH1696>: and he expelled<WH3423> thence the three<WH7969> sons<WH1121> of Anak<WH6061>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Benjamin<WH1144> did not drive out<WH3423> the Jebusites<WH2983> that inhabited<WH3427> Jerusalem<WH3389>; but the Jebusites<WH2983> dwell<WH3427> with the children<WH1121> of Benjamin<WH1144> in Jerusalem<WH3389> unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
And the house<WH1004> of Joseph<WH3130>, they also went up<WH5927> against Bethel<WH1008>: and the LORD<WH3068> was with them.


btext:
And the house<WH1004> of Joseph<WH3130> sent to descry<WH8446> Bethel<WH1008>. (Now the name<WH8034> of the city<WH5892> before<WH6440> was Luz<WH3870>.)


btext:
And the spies<WH8104> saw<WH7200> a man<WH376> come forth<WH3318> out of the city<WH5892>, and they said<WH559> unto him, Shew<WH7200> us, we pray thee, the entrance<WH3996> into the city<WH5892>, and we will shew<WH6213> thee mercy<WH2617>.


btext:
And when he shewed<WH7200> them the entrance<WH3996> into the city<WH5892>, they smote<WH5221> the city<WH5892> with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>; but they let go<WH7971> the man<WH376> and all his family<WH4940>.


btext:
And the man<WH376> went<WH3212> into the land<WH776> of the Hittites<WH2850>, and built<WH1129> a city<WH5892>, and called<WH7121> the name<WH8034> thereof Luz<WH3870>: which is the name<WH8034> thereof unto this day<WH3117>.


btext:
Neither did Manasseh<WH4519> drive out<WH3423> the inhabitants of Bethshean<WH1052> and her towns<WH1323>, nor Taanach<WH8590> and her towns<WH1323>, nor the inhabitants<WH3427> of Dor<WH1756> and her towns<WH1323>, nor the inhabitants<WH3427> of Ibleam<WH2991> and her towns<WH1323>, nor the inhabitants<WH3427> of Megiddo<WH4023> and her towns<WH1323>: but the Canaanites<WH3669> would<WH2974> dwell<WH3427> in that land<WH776>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when Israel<WH3478> was strong<WH2388>, that they put<WH7760> the Canaanites<WH3669> to tribute<WH4522>, and did not utterly<WH3423> drive them out<WH3423>.


btext:
Neither did Ephraim<WH669> drive out<WH3423> the Canaanites<WH3669> that dwelt<WH3427> in Gezer<WH1507>; but the Canaanites<WH3669> dwelt<WH3427> in Gezer<WH1507> among<WH7130> them.


btext:
Neither did Zebulun<WH2074> drive out<WH3423> the inhabitants<WH3427> of Kitron<WH7003>, nor the inhabitants<WH3427> of Nahalol<WH5096>; but the Canaanites<WH3669> dwelt<WH3427> among<WH7130> them, and became tributaries<WH4522>.


btext:
Neither did Asher<WH836> drive out<WH3423> the inhabitants<WH3427> of Accho<WH5910>, nor the inhabitants<WH3427> of Zidon<WH6721>, nor of Ahlab<WH303>, nor of Achzib<WH392>, nor of Helbah<WH2462>, nor of Aphik<WH663>, nor of Rehob<WH7340>:


btext:
But the Asherites<WH843> dwelt<WH3427> among<WH7130> the Canaanites<WH3669>, the inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776>: for they did not drive them out<WH3423>.


btext:
Neither did Naphtali<WH5321> drive out<WH3423> the inhabitants<WH3427> of Bethshemesh<WH1053>, nor the inhabitants<WH3427> of Bethanath<WH1043>; but he dwelt<WH3427> among<WH7130> the Canaanites<WH3669>, the inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776>: nevertheless the inhabitants<WH3427> of Bethshemesh<WH1053> and of Bethanath<WH1043> became tributaries<WH4522> unto them.


btext:
And the Amorites<WH567> forced<WH3905> the children<WH1121> of Dan<WH1835> into the mountain<WH2022>: for they would not suffer<WH5414> them to come down<WH3381> to the valley<WH6010>:


btext:
But the Amorites<WH567> would<WH2974> dwell<WH3427> in mount<WH2022> Heres<WH2776> in Aijalon<WH357>, and in Shaalbim<WH8169>: yet the hand<WH3027> of the house<WH1004> of Joseph<WH3130> prevailed<WH3513>, so that they became tributaries<WH4522>. / prevailed: Heb. was heavy


btext:
And the coast<WH1366> of the Amorites<WH567> was from the going up<WH4608> to Akrabbim<WH4610>, from the rock<WH5553>, and upward<WH4605>. / the going…: or, Maalehakrabbim


btext:
And an angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> came up<WH5927> from Gilgal<WH1537> to Bochim<WH1066>, and said<WH559>, I made you to go up<WH5927> out of Egypt<WH4714>, and have brought<WH935> you unto the land<WH776> which I sware<WH7650> unto your fathers<WH1>; and I said<WH559>, I will never<WH5769> break<WH6565> my covenant<WH1285> with you. / angel: or, messenger


btext:
And ye shall make<WH3772> no league<WH1285> with the inhabitants<WH3427> of this land<WH776>; ye shall throw down<WH5422> their altars<WH4196>: but ye have not obeyed<WH8085> my voice<WH6963>: why have ye done<WH6213> this?


btext:
Wherefore I also said<WH559>, I will not drive them out<WH1644> from before<WH6440> you; but they shall be as thorns in your sides<WH6654>, and their gods<WH430> shall be a snare<WH4170> unto you.


btext:
And it came to pass, when the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> spake<WH1696> these words<WH1697> unto all the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, that the people<WH5971> lifted up<WH5375> their voice<WH6963>, and wept<WH1058>.


btext:
And they called<WH7121> the name<WH8034> of that place<WH4725> Bochim<WH1066>: and they sacrificed<WH2076> there unto the LORD<WH3068>. / Bochim: that is, Weepers


btext:
And when Joshua<WH3091> had let the people<WH5971> go<WH7971>, the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> went<WH3212> every man<WH376> unto his inheritance<WH5159> to possess<WH3423> the land<WH776>.


btext:
And the people<WH5971> served<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068> all the days<WH3117> of Joshua<WH3091>, and all the days<WH3117> of the elders<WH2205> that outlived<WH748><WH3117><WH310> Joshua<WH3091>, who had seen<WH7200> all the great<WH1419> works<WH4639> of the LORD<WH3068>, that he did<WH6213> for Israel<WH3478>. / outlived: Heb. prolonged days after Ioshua


btext:
And Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Nun<WH5126>, the servant<WH5650> of the LORD<WH3068>, died<WH4191>, being an hundred<WH3967> and ten<WH6235> years<WH8141> old<WH1121>.


btext:
And they buried<WH6912> him in the border<WH1366> of his inheritance<WH5159> in Timnathheres<WH8556>, in the mount<WH2022> of Ephraim<WH669>, on the north side<WH6828> of the hill<WH2022> Gaash<WH1608>.


btext:
And also all that generation<WH1755> were gathered<WH622> unto their fathers<WH1>: and there arose<WH6965> another<WH312> generation<WH1755> after<WH310> them, which knew<WH3045> not the LORD<WH3068>, nor yet the works<WH4639> which he had done<WH6213> for Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, and served<WH5647> Baalim<WH1168>:


btext:
And they forsook<WH5800> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of their fathers<WH1>, which brought them out<WH3318> of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>, and followed<WH3212><WH310> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, of the gods<WH430> of the people<WH5971> that were round about<WH5439> them, and bowed<WH7812> themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD<WH3068> to anger<WH3707>.


btext:
And the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> was hot<WH2734> against Israel<WH3478>, and he delivered<WH5414> them into the hands<WH3027> of spoilers<WH8154> that spoiled<WH8155> them, and he sold<WH4376> them into the hands<WH3027> of their enemies<WH341> round about<WH5439>, so that they could<WH3201> not any longer<WH5750> stand<WH5975> before<WH6440> their enemies<WH341>.


btext:
Whithersoever they went out<WH3318>, the hand<WH3027> of the LORD<WH3068> was against them for evil<WH7451>, as the LORD<WH3068> had said<WH1696>, and as the LORD<WH3068> had sworn<WH7650> unto them: and they were greatly<WH3966> distressed<WH3334>.


btext:
Nevertheless the LORD<WH3068> raised up<WH6965> judges<WH8199>, which delivered<WH3467> them out of the hand<WH3027> of those that spoiled<WH8154> them. / delivered: Heb. saved


btext:
And yet they would not hearken<WH8085> unto their judges<WH8199>, but they went a whoring<WH2181> after<WH310> other<WH312> gods<WH430>, and bowed<WH7812> themselves unto them: they turned<WH5493> quickly<WH4118> out of the way<WH1870> which their fathers<WH1> walked in<WH1980>, obeying<WH8085> the commandments<WH4687> of the LORD<WH3068>; but they did<WH6213> not so.


btext:
And when the LORD<WH3068> raised<WH6965> them up judges<WH8199>, then the LORD<WH3068> was with the judge<WH8199>, and delivered<WH3467> them out of the hand<WH3027> of their enemies<WH341> all the days<WH3117> of the judge<WH8199>: for it repented<WH5162> the LORD<WH3068> because<WH6440> of their groanings<WH5009> by reason of them that oppressed<WH3905> them and vexed<WH1766> them.


btext:
And it came to pass, when the judge<WH8199> was dead<WH4194>, that they returned<WH7725>, and corrupted<WH7843> themselves more than their fathers<WH1>, in following<WH3212><WH310> other<WH312> gods<WH430> to serve<WH5647> them, and to bow down<WH7812> unto them; they ceased<WH5307> not from their own doings<WH4611>, nor from their stubborn<WH7186> way<WH1870>. / corrupted…: or, were corrupt / ceased…: Heb. let nothing fall of their


btext:
And the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> was hot<WH2734> against Israel<WH3478>; and he said<WH559>, Because that this people<WH1471> hath transgressed<WH5674> my covenant<WH1285> which I commanded<WH6680> their fathers<WH1>, and have not hearkened<WH8085> unto my voice<WH6963>;


btext:
I also will not henceforth<WH3254> drive out<WH3423> any<WH376> from before<WH6440> them of the nations<WH1471> which Joshua<WH3091> left<WH5800> when he died<WH4191>:


btext:
That through them I may prove<WH5254> Israel<WH3478>, whether they will keep<WH8104> the way<WH1870> of the LORD<WH3068> to walk<WH3212> therein, as their fathers<WH1> did keep<WH8104> it, or not.


btext:
Therefore the LORD<WH3068> left<WH3240> those nations<WH1471>, without<WH1115> driving them out<WH3423> hastily<WH4118>; neither delivered<WH5414> he them into the hand<WH3027> of Joshua<WH3091>. / left: or, suffered


btext:
Now these are the nations<WH1471> which the LORD<WH3068> left<WH3240>, to prove<WH5254> Israel<WH3478> by them, even as many of Israel as had not known<WH3045> all the wars<WH4421> of Canaan<WH3667>;


btext:
Only that<WH7535> the generations<WH1755> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> might know<WH3045>, to teach<WH3925> them war<WH4421>, at the least such as before<WH6440> knew<WH3045> nothing thereof;


btext:
Namely, five<WH2568> lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430>, and all the Canaanites<WH3669>, and the Sidonians<WH6722>, and the Hivites<WH2340> that dwelt<WH3427> in mount<WH2022> Lebanon<WH3844>, from mount<WH2022> Baalhermon<WH1179> unto the entering in<WH935> of Hamath<WH2574>.


btext:
And they were to prove<WH5254> Israel<WH3478> by them, to know<WH3045> whether they would hearken<WH8085> unto the commandments<WH4687> of the LORD<WH3068>, which he commanded<WH6680> their fathers<WH1> by the hand<WH3027> of Moses<WH4872>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> dwelt<WH3427> among<WH7130> the Canaanites<WH3669>, Hittites<WH2850>, and Amorites<WH567>, and Perizzites<WH6522>, and Hivites<WH2340>, and Jebusites<WH2983>:


btext:
And they took<WH3947> their daughters<WH1323> to be their wives<WH802>, and gave<WH5414> their daughters<WH1323> to their sons<WH1121>, and served<WH5647> their gods<WH430>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, and forgat<WH7911> the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430>, and served<WH5647> Baalim<WH1168> and the groves<WH842>.


btext:
Therefore the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> was hot<WH2734> against Israel<WH3478>, and he sold<WH4376> them into the hand<WH3027> of Chushanrishathaim<WH3573> king<WH4428> of Mesopotamia<WH763>: and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> served<WH5647> Chushanrishathaim<WH3573> eight<WH8083> years<WH8141>. / Mesopotamia: Heb. Aramnaharaim


btext:
And when the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> cried<WH2199> unto the LORD<WH3068>, the LORD<WH3068> raised up<WH6965> a deliverer<WH3467> to the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, who delivered<WH3467> them, even Othniel<WH6274> the son<WH1121> of Kenaz<WH7073>, Caleb's<WH3612> younger<WH6996> brother<WH251>. / deliverer: Heb. saviour


btext:
And the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> came upon him, and he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478>, and went out<WH3318> to war<WH4421>: and the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> Chushanrishathaim<WH3573> king<WH4428> of Mesopotamia<WH763> into his hand<WH3027>; and his hand<WH3027> prevailed<WH5810> against Chushanrishathaim<WH3573>. / came: Heb. was / Mesopotamia: Heb. Aram


btext:
And the land<WH776> had rest<WH8252> forty<WH705> years<WH8141>. And Othniel<WH6274> the son<WH1121> of Kenaz<WH7073> died<WH4191>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> again<WH3254> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>: and the LORD<WH3068> strengthened<WH2388> Eglon<WH5700> the king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124> against Israel<WH3478>, because they had done<WH6213> evil<WH7451> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And he gathered<WH622> unto him the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> and Amalek<WH6002>, and went<WH3212> and smote<WH5221> Israel<WH3478>, and possessed<WH3423> the city<WH5892> of palm trees<WH8558><WH5899>.


btext:
So the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> served<WH5647> Eglon<WH5700> the king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124> eighteen<WH8083><WH6240> years<WH8141>.


btext:
But when the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> cried<WH2199> unto the LORD<WH3068>, the LORD<WH3068> raised them up<WH6965> a deliverer<WH3467>, Ehud<WH164> the son<WH1121> of Gera<WH1617>, a Benjamite<WH1145>, a man<WH376> lefthanded<WH334><WH3225>: and by him<WH3027> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> sent<WH7971> a present<WH4503> unto Eglon<WH5700> the king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124>. / a Benjamite: or, the son of Jemini / lefthanded: Heb. shut of his right hand


btext:
But Ehud<WH164> made<WH6213> him a dagger<WH2719> which had two<WH8147> edges<WH6366>, of a cubit<WH1574> length<WH753>; and he did gird<WH2296> it under his raiment<WH4055> upon his right<WH3225> thigh<WH3409>.


btext:
And he brought<WH7126> the present<WH4503> unto Eglon<WH5700> king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124>: and Eglon<WH5700> was a very<WH3966> fat<WH1277> man<WH376>.


btext:
And when he had made an end<WH3615> to offer<WH7126> the present<WH4503>, he sent away<WH7971> the people<WH5971> that bare<WH5375> the present<WH4503>.


btext:
But he himself turned again<WH7725> from the quarries<WH6456> that were by Gilgal<WH1537>, and said<WH559>, I have a secret<WH5643> errand<WH1697> unto thee, O king<WH4428>: who said<WH559>, Keep silence<WH2013>. And all that stood<WH5975> by him went out<WH3318> from him. / quarries: or, graven images


btext:
And Ehud<WH164> came<WH935> unto him; and he was sitting<WH3427> in a summer<WH4747> parlour<WH5944>, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud<WH164> said<WH559>, I have a message<WH1697> from God<WH430> unto thee. And he arose<WH6965> out of his seat<WH3678>. / a summer…: Heb. a parlour of cooling


btext:
And Ehud<WH164> put forth<WH7971> his left<WH8040> hand<WH3027>, and took<WH3947> the dagger<WH2719> from his right<WH3225> thigh<WH3409>, and thrust<WH8628> it into his belly<WH990>:


btext:
And the haft<WH5325> also went in<WH935> after<WH310> the blade<WH3851>; and the fat<WH2459> closed<WH5462> upon<WH1157> the blade<WH3851>, so that he could not draw<WH8025> the dagger<WH2719> out of his belly<WH990>; and the dirt<WH6574> came out<WH3318>. / the dirt…: or, it came out at the buttocks


btext:
Then Ehud<WH164> went forth<WH3318> through the porch<WH4528>, and shut<WH5462> the doors<WH1817> of the parlour<WH5944> upon him, and locked<WH5274> them.


btext:
When he was gone out<WH3318>, his servants<WH5650> came<WH935>; and when they saw<WH7200> that, behold, the doors<WH1817> of the parlour<WH5944> were locked<WH5274>, they said<WH559>, Surely he covereth<WH5526> his feet<WH7272> in his summer<WH4747> chamber<WH2315>. / covereth…: or, doeth his easement


btext:
And they tarried<WH2342> till they were ashamed<WH954>: and, behold, he opened<WH6605> not the doors<WH1817> of the parlour<WH5944>; therefore they took<WH3947> a key<WH4668>, and opened<WH6605> them: and, behold, their lord<WH113> was fallen down<WH5307> dead<WH4191> on the earth<WH776>.


btext:
And Ehud<WH164> escaped<WH4422> while they tarried<WH4102>, and passed beyond<WH5674> the quarries<WH6456>, and escaped<WH4422> unto Seirath<WH8167>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when he was come<WH935>, that he blew<WH8628> a trumpet<WH7782> in the mountain<WH2022> of Ephraim<WH669>, and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> went down<WH3381> with him from the mount<WH2022>, and he before<WH6440> them.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto them, Follow<WH7291> after<WH310> me: for the LORD<WH3068> hath delivered<WH5414> your enemies<WH341> the Moabites<WH4124> into your hand<WH3027>. And they went down<WH3381> after<WH310> him, and took<WH3920> the fords<WH4569> of Jordan<WH3383> toward Moab<WH4124>, and suffered<WH5414> not a man<WH376> to pass over<WH5674>.


btext:
And they slew<WH5221> of Moab<WH4124> at that time<WH6256> about ten<WH6235> thousand<WH505> men<WH376>, all lusty<WH8082>, and all men<WH376> of valour<WH2428>; and there escaped<WH4422> not a man<WH376>. / lusty: Heb. fat


btext:
So Moab<WH4124> was subdued<WH3665> that day<WH3117> under the hand<WH3027> of Israel<WH3478>. And the land<WH776> had rest<WH8252> fourscore<WH8084> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And after<WH310> him was Shamgar<WH8044> the son<WH1121> of Anath<WH6067>, which slew<WH5221> of the Philistines<WH6430> six<WH8337> hundred<WH3967> men<WH376> with an ox<WH1241> goad<WH4451>: and he also delivered<WH3467> Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> again<WH3254> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, when Ehud<WH164> was dead<WH4191>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> sold<WH4376> them into the hand<WH3027> of Jabin<WH2985> king<WH4428> of Canaan<WH3667>, that reigned<WH4427> in Hazor<WH2674>; the captain<WH8269> of whose host<WH6635> was Sisera<WH5516>, which dwelt<WH3427> in Harosheth<WH2800> of the Gentiles<WH1471>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> cried<WH6817> unto the LORD<WH3068>: for he had nine<WH8672> hundred<WH3967> chariots<WH7393> of iron<WH1270>; and twenty<WH6242> years<WH8141> he mightily<WH2394> oppressed<WH3905> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And Deborah<WH1683>, a prophetess<WH5031>, the wife<WH802> of Lapidoth<WH3941>, she judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> at that time<WH6256>.


btext:
And she dwelt<WH3427> under the palm tree<WH8560> of Deborah<WH1683> between Ramah<WH7414> and Bethel<WH1008> in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>: and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> came up<WH5927> to her for judgment<WH4941>.


btext:
And she sent<WH7971> and called<WH7121> Barak<WH1301> the son<WH1121> of Abinoam<WH42> out of Kedeshnaphtali<WH6943>, and said<WH559> unto him, Hath not the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> commanded<WH6680>, saying, Go<WH3212> and draw<WH4900> toward mount<WH2022> Tabor<WH8396>, and take<WH3947> with thee ten<WH6235> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> of the children<WH1121> of Naphtali<WH5321> and of the children<WH1121> of Zebulun<WH2074>?


btext:
And I will draw<WH4900> unto thee to the river<WH5158> Kishon<WH7028> Sisera<WH5516>, the captain<WH8269> of Jabin's<WH2985> army<WH6635>, with his chariots<WH7393> and his multitude<WH1995>; and I will deliver<WH5414> him into thine hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And Barak<WH1301> said<WH559> unto her, If thou wilt go<WH3212> with me, then I will go<WH1980>: but if thou wilt not go<WH3212> with me, then I will not go<WH3212>.


btext:
And she said<WH559>, I will surely<WH1980> go<WH3212> with thee: notwithstanding<WH657> the journey<WH1870> that thou takest<WH1980> shall not be for thine honour<WH8597>; for the LORD<WH3068> shall sell<WH4376> Sisera<WH5516> into the hand<WH3027> of a woman<WH802>. And Deborah<WH1683> arose<WH6965>, and went<WH3212> with Barak<WH1301> to Kedesh<WH6943>.


btext:
And Barak<WH1301> called<WH2199> Zebulun<WH2074> and Naphtali<WH5321> to Kedesh<WH6943>; and he went up<WH5927> with ten<WH6235> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> at his feet<WH7272>: and Deborah<WH1683> went up<WH5927> with him.


btext:
Now Heber<WH2268> the Kenite<WH7017>, which was of the children<WH1121> of Hobab<WH2246> the father in law<WH2859> of Moses<WH4872>, had severed<WH6504> himself from the Kenites<WH7017>, and pitched<WH5186> his tent<WH168> unto the plain<WH436> of Zaanaim<WH6815>, which is by Kedesh<WH6943>.


btext:
And they shewed<WH5046> Sisera<WH5516> that Barak<WH1301> the son<WH1121> of Abinoam<WH42> was gone up<WH5927> to mount<WH2022> Tabor<WH8396>.


btext:
And Sisera<WH5516> gathered together<WH2199> all his chariots<WH7393>, even nine<WH8672> hundred<WH3967> chariots<WH7393> of iron<WH1270>, and all the people<WH5971> that were with him, from Harosheth<WH2800> of the Gentiles<WH1471> unto the river<WH5158> of Kishon<WH7028>. / together: Heb. by cry, or, proclamation


btext:
And Deborah<WH1683> said<WH559> unto Barak<WH1301>, Up<WH6965>; for this is the day<WH3117> in which the LORD<WH3068> hath delivered<WH5414> Sisera<WH5516> into thine hand<WH3027>: is not the LORD<WH3068> gone out<WH3318> before<WH6440> thee? So Barak<WH1301> went down<WH3381> from mount<WH2022> Tabor<WH8396>, and ten<WH6235> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> after<WH310> him.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> discomfited<WH2000> Sisera<WH5516>, and all his chariots<WH7393>, and all his host<WH4264>, with the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719> before<WH6440> Barak<WH1301>; so that Sisera<WH5516> lighted down<WH3381> off his chariot<WH4818>, and fled away<WH5127> on his feet<WH7272>.


btext:
But Barak<WH1301> pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> the chariots<WH7393>, and after the host<WH4264>, unto Harosheth<WH2800> of the Gentiles<WH1471>: and all the host<WH4264> of Sisera<WH5516> fell<WH5307> upon the edge<WH6310> of the sword<WH2719>; and there was not a man<WH259> left<WH7604>. / a man: Heb. unto one


btext:
Howbeit Sisera<WH5516> fled away<WH5127> on his feet<WH7272> to the tent<WH168> of Jael<WH3278> the wife<WH802> of Heber<WH2268> the Kenite<WH7017>: for there was peace<WH7965> between Jabin<WH2985> the king<WH4428> of Hazor<WH2674> and the house<WH1004> of Heber<WH2268> the Kenite<WH7017>.


btext:
And Jael<WH3278> went out<WH3318> to meet<WH7125> Sisera<WH5516>, and said<WH559> unto him, Turn in<WH5493>, my lord<WH113>, turn in<WH5493> to me; fear<WH3372> not. And when he had turned in<WH5493> unto her into the tent<WH168>, she covered<WH3680> him with a mantle<WH8063>. / mantle: or, rug, or, blanket


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little<WH4592> water<WH4325> to drink<WH8248>; for I am thirsty<WH6770>. And she opened<WH6605> a bottle<WH4997> of milk<WH2461>, and gave him drink<WH8248>, and covered<WH3680> him.


btext:
Again he said<WH559> unto her, Stand in<WH5975> the door<WH6607> of the tent<WH168>, and it shall be, when any man<WH376> doth come<WH935> and enquire<WH7592> of thee, and say<WH559>, Is there<WH3426> any man<WH376> here<WH3426>? that thou shalt say<WH559>, No.


btext:
Then Jael<WH3278> Heber's<WH2268> wife<WH802> took<WH3947> a nail<WH3489> of the tent<WH168>, and took<WH7760> an hammer<WH4718> in her hand<WH3027>, and went<WH935> softly<WH3814> unto him, and smote<WH8628> the nail<WH3489> into his temples<WH7541>, and fastened<WH6795> it into the ground<WH776>: for he was fast asleep<WH7290> and weary<WH5774>. So he died<WH4191>. / and took: Heb. and put


btext:
And, behold, as Barak<WH1301> pursued<WH7291> Sisera<WH5516>, Jael<WH3278> came out<WH3318> to meet<WH7125> him, and said<WH559> unto him, Come<WH3212>, and I will shew<WH7200> thee the man<WH376> whom thou seekest<WH1245>. And when he came<WH935> into her tent, behold, Sisera<WH5516> lay<WH5307> dead<WH4191>, and the nail<WH3489> was in his temples<WH7541>.


btext:
So God<WH430> subdued<WH3665> on that day<WH3117> Jabin<WH2985> the king<WH4428> of Canaan<WH3667> before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the hand<WH3027> of the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> prospered<WH3212><WH1980>, and prevailed<WH7186> against Jabin<WH2985> the king<WH4428> of Canaan<WH3667>, until they had destroyed<WH3772> Jabin<WH2985> king<WH4428> of Canaan<WH3667>. / prospered…: Heb. going went and was hard


btext:
Then sang<WH7891> Deborah<WH1683> and Barak<WH1301> the son<WH1121> of Abinoam<WH42> on that day<WH3117>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Praise<WH1288> ye the LORD<WH3068> for the avenging<WH6544><WH6546> of Israel<WH3478>, when the people<WH5971> willingly offered<WH5068> themselves.


btext:
Hear<WH8085>, O ye kings<WH4428>; give ear<WH238>, O ye princes<WH7336>; I, even I, will sing<WH7891> unto the LORD<WH3068>; I will sing<WH2167> praise to the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
LORD<WH3068>, when thou wentest out<WH3318> of Seir<WH8165>, when thou marchedst out<WH6805> of the field<WH7704> of Edom<WH123>, the earth<WH776> trembled<WH7493>, and the heavens<WH8064> dropped<WH5197>, the clouds<WH5645> also dropped<WH5197> water<WH4325>.


btext:
The mountains<WH2022> melted<WH5140> from before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, even that Sinai<WH5514> from before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>. / melted: Heb. flowed


btext:
In the days<WH3117> of Shamgar<WH8044> the son<WH1121> of Anath<WH6067>, in the days<WH3117> of Jael<WH3278>, the highways<WH734> were unoccupied<WH2308>, and the travellers<WH1980> walked<WH3212> through byways<WH6128><WH5410>. / travellers: Heb. walkers of paths / byways: Heb. crooked ways


btext:
The inhabitants of the villages<WH6520> ceased<WH2308>, they ceased<WH2308> in Israel<WH3478>, until that I Deborah<WH1683> arose<WH6965>, that I arose<WH6965> a mother<WH517> in Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
They chose<WH977> new<WH2319> gods<WH430>; then was war<WH3901> in the gates<WH8179>: was there a shield<WH4043> or spear<WH7420> seen<WH7200> among forty<WH705> thousand<WH505> in Israel<WH3478>?


btext:
My heart<WH3820> is toward the governors<WH2710> of Israel<WH3478>, that offered themselves willingly<WH5068> among the people<WH5971>. Bless<WH1288> ye the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Speak<WH7878>, ye that ride<WH7392> on white<WH6715> asses<WH860>, ye that sit<WH3427> in judgment<WH4055>, and walk<WH1980> by the way<WH1870>. / Speak: or, Meditate


btext:
They that are delivered from the noise<WH6963> of archers<WH2686> in the places of drawing water<WH4857>, there shall they rehearse<WH8567> the righteous acts<WH6666> of the LORD<WH3068>, even the righteous acts<WH6666> toward the inhabitants of his villages<WH6520> in Israel<WH3478>: then shall the people<WH5971> of the LORD<WH3068> go down<WH3381> to the gates<WH8179>. / righteous…: Heb. righteousnesses


btext:
Awake<WH5782>, awake<WH5782>, Deborah<WH1683>: awake<WH5782>, awake<WH5782>, utter<WH1696> a song<WH7892>: arise<WH6965>, Barak<WH1301>, and lead thy captivity<WH7628> captive<WH7617>, thou son<WH1121> of Abinoam<WH42>.


btext:
Then he made him that remaineth<WH8300> have dominion<WH7287> over the nobles<WH117> among the people<WH5971>: the LORD<WH3068> made me have dominion<WH7287> over the mighty<WH1368>.


btext:
Out of Ephraim<WH669> was there a root<WH8328> of them against Amalek<WH6002>; after<WH310> thee, Benjamin<WH1144>, among thy people<WH5971>; out of Machir<WH4353> came down<WH3381> governors<WH2710>, and out of Zebulun<WH2074> they that handle<WH4900> the pen<WH7626> of the writer<WH5608>. / handle: Heb. draw with


btext:
And the princes<WH8269> of Issachar<WH3485> were with Deborah<WH1683>; even Issachar<WH3485>, and also Barak<WH1301>: he was sent<WH7971> on foot<WH7272> into the valley<WH6010>. For the divisions<WH6390> of Reuben<WH7205> there were great<WH1419> thoughts<WH2711> of heart<WH3820>. / foot: Heb. his feet / thoughts: Heb. impressions / For: or, In


btext:
Why abodest<WH3427> thou among<WH996> the sheepfolds<WH4942>, to hear<WH8085> the bleatings<WH8292> of the flocks<WH5739>? For the divisions<WH6390> of Reuben<WH7205> there were great<WH1419> searchings<WH2714> of heart<WH3820>. / For: or, In


btext:
Gilead<WH1568> abode<WH7931> beyond<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>: and why did Dan<WH1835> remain<WH1481> in ships<WH591>? Asher<WH836> continued<WH3427> on the sea<WH3220> shore<WH2348>, and abode<WH7931> in his breaches<WH4664>. / shore: or, port / breaches: or, creeks


btext:
Zebulun<WH2074> and Naphtali<WH5321> were a people<WH5971> that jeoparded<WH2778> their lives<WH5315> unto the death<WH4191> in the high places<WH4791> of the field<WH7704>. / jeoparded: Heb. exposed to reproach


btext:
The kings<WH4428> came<WH935> and fought<WH3898>, then fought<WH3898> the kings<WH4428> of Canaan<WH3667> in Taanach<WH8590> by the waters<WH4325> of Megiddo<WH4023>; they took<WH3947> no gain<WH1215> of money<WH3701>.


btext:
They fought<WH3898> from heaven<WH8064>; the stars<WH3556> in their courses<WH4546> fought<WH3898> against Sisera<WH5516>. / courses: Heb. paths


btext:
The river<WH5158> of Kishon<WH7028> swept them away<WH1640>, that ancient<WH6917> river<WH5158>, the river<WH5158> Kishon<WH7028>. O my soul<WH5315>, thou hast trodden down<WH1869> strength<WH5797>.


btext:
Then were the horsehoofs<WH6119><WH5483> broken<WH1986> by the means of the pransings<WH1726>, the pransings<WH1726> of their mighty ones<WH47>. / pransings: or, tramplings, or, plungings


btext:
Curse<WH779> ye Meroz<WH4789>, said<WH559> the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>, curse<WH779> ye bitterly<WH779> the inhabitants<WH3427> thereof; because they came<WH935> not to the help<WH5833> of the LORD<WH3068>, to the help<WH5833> of the LORD<WH3068> against the mighty<WH1368>.


btext:
Blessed<WH1288> above women<WH802> shall Jael<WH3278> the wife<WH802> of Heber<WH2268> the Kenite<WH7017> be, blessed<WH1288> shall she be above women<WH802> in the tent<WH168>.


btext:
He asked<WH7592> water<WH4325>, and she gave<WH5414> him milk<WH2461>; she brought forth<WH7126> butter<WH2529> in a lordly<WH117> dish<WH5602>.


btext:
She put<WH7971> her hand<WH3027> to the nail<WH3489>, and her right hand<WH3225> to the workmen's<WH6001> hammer<WH1989>; and with the hammer she smote<WH1986> Sisera<WH5516>, she smote off<WH4277> his head<WH7218>, when she had pierced<WH4272> and stricken through<WH2498> his temples<WH7541>. / with…: Heb. she hammered


btext:
At her feet<WH7272> he bowed<WH3766>, he fell<WH5307>, he lay down<WH7901>: at her feet<WH7272> he bowed<WH3766>, he fell<WH5307>: where<WH834> he bowed<WH3766>, there he fell down<WH5307> dead<WH7703>. / At: Heb. Between / dead: Heb. destroyed


btext:
The mother<WH517> of Sisera<WH5516> looked<WH8259> out at a window<WH2474>, and cried<WH2980> through the lattice<WH822>, Why is his chariot<WH7393> so long<WH954> in coming<WH935>? why tarry<WH309> the wheels<WH6471> of his chariots<WH4818>?


btext:
Her wise<WH2450> ladies<WH8282> answered<WH6030> her, yea, she returned<WH7725> answer<WH561> to herself, / answer: Heb. her words


btext:
Have they not sped<WH4672>? have they not divided<WH2505> the prey<WH7998>; to every<WH7218> man<WH1397> a damsel<WH7356> or two<WH7361>; to Sisera<WH5516> a prey<WH7998> of divers colours<WH6648>, a prey<WH7998> of divers colours<WH6648> of needlework<WH7553>, of divers colours<WH6648> of needlework on both sides<WH7553>, meet for the necks<WH6677> of them that take the spoil<WH7998>? / every…: Heb. the head of a man


btext:
So let all thine enemies<WH341> perish<WH6>, O LORD<WH3068>: but let them that love<WH157> him be as the sun<WH8121> when he goeth forth<WH3318> in his might<WH1369>. And the land<WH776> had rest<WH8252> forty<WH705> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>: and the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> them into the hand<WH3027> of Midian<WH4080> seven<WH7651> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And the hand<WH3027> of Midian<WH4080> prevailed<WH5810> against Israel<WH3478>: and because<WH6440> of the Midianites<WH4080> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> made<WH6213> them the dens<WH4492> which are in the mountains<WH2022>, and caves<WH4631>, and strong holds<WH4679>. / prevailed: Heb. was strong


btext:
And so it was, when Israel<WH3478> had sown<WH2232>, that the Midianites<WH4080> came up<WH5927>, and the Amalekites<WH6002>, and the children<WH1121> of the east<WH6924>, even they came up<WH5927> against them;


btext:
And they encamped<WH2583> against them, and destroyed<WH7843> the increase<WH2981> of the earth<WH776>, till thou come<WH935> unto Gaza<WH5804>, and left<WH7604> no sustenance<WH4241> for Israel<WH3478>, neither sheep<WH7716>, nor ox<WH7794>, nor ass<WH2543>. / sheep: or goat


btext:
For they came up<WH5927> with their cattle<WH4735> and their tents<WH168>, and they came<WH935><WH935> as<WH1767> grasshoppers<WH697> for multitude<WH7230>; for both they and their camels<WH1581> were without number<WH4557>: and they entered<WH935> into the land<WH776> to destroy<WH7843> it.


btext:
And Israel<WH3478> was greatly<WH3966> impoverished<WH1809> because<WH6440> of the Midianites<WH4080>; and the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> cried<WH2199> unto the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> cried<WH2199> unto the LORD<WH3068> because<WH182> of the Midianites<WH4080>,


btext:
That the LORD<WH3068> sent<WH7971> a prophet<WH376><WH5030> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, which said<WH559> unto them, Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, I brought you up<WH5927> from Egypt<WH4714>, and brought you forth<WH3318> out of the house<WH1004> of bondage<WH5650>; / a prophet: Heb. a man a prophet


btext:
And I delivered<WH5337> you out of the hand<WH3027> of the Egyptians<WH4714>, and out of the hand<WH3027> of all that oppressed<WH3905> you, and drave them out<WH1644> from before<WH6440> you, and gave<WH5414> you their land<WH776>;


btext:
And I said<WH559> unto you, I am the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>; fear<WH3372> not the gods<WH430> of the Amorites<WH567>, in whose land<WH776> ye dwell<WH3427>: but ye have not obeyed<WH8085> my voice<WH6963>.


btext:
And there came<WH935> an angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>, and sat<WH3427> under an oak<WH424> which was in Ophrah<WH6084>, that pertained unto Joash<WH3101> the Abiezrite<WH33>: and his son<WH1121> Gideon<WH1439> threshed<WH2251> wheat<WH2406> by the winepress<WH1660>, to hide<WH5127> it from<WH6440> the Midianites<WH4080>. / Gideon: Gr. Gedeon / to hide…: Heb. to cause it to flee


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> appeared<WH7200> unto him, and said<WH559> unto him, The LORD<WH3068> is with thee, thou mighty<WH1368> man of valour<WH2428>.


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559> unto him, Oh<WH994> my Lord<WH113>, if<WH3426> the LORD<WH3068> be with us, why then is all this befallen<WH4672> us? and where be all his miracles<WH6381> which our fathers<WH1> told<WH5608> us of, saying<WH559>, Did not the LORD<WH3068> bring us up<WH5927> from Egypt<WH4714>? but now the LORD<WH3068> hath forsaken<WH5203> us, and delivered<WH5414> us into the hands<WH3709> of the Midianites<WH4080>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> looked<WH6437> upon him, and said<WH559>, Go<WH3212> in this thy might<WH3581>, and thou shalt save<WH3467> Israel<WH3478> from the hand<WH3709> of the Midianites<WH4080>: have not I sent<WH7971> thee?


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto him, Oh<WH994> my Lord<WH136>, wherewith<WH4100> shall I save<WH3467> Israel<WH3478>? behold, my family<WH504><WH505> is poor<WH1800> in Manasseh<WH4519>, and I am the least<WH6810> in my father's<WH1> house<WH1004>. / my family…: Heb. my thousand is the meanest


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite<WH5221> the Midianites<WH4080> as one<WH259> man<WH376>.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto him, If now I have found<WH4672> grace<WH2580> in thy sight<WH5869>, then shew<WH6213> me a sign<WH226> that thou talkest<WH1696> with me.


btext:
Depart<WH4185> not hence, I pray thee, until I come<WH935> unto thee, and bring forth<WH3318> my present<WH4503>, and set<WH3240> it before<WH6440> thee. And he said<WH559>, I will tarry<WH3427> until thou come again<WH7725>. / present: or, meat offering


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> went in<WH935>, and made ready<WH6213> a kid<WH5795><WH1423>, and unleavened cakes<WH4682> of an ephah<WH374> of flour<WH7058>: the flesh<WH1320> he put<WH7760> in a basket<WH5536>, and he put<WH7760> the broth<WH4839> in a pot<WH6517>, and brought it out<WH3318> unto him under the oak<WH424>, and presented<WH5066> it. / a kid: Heb. a kid of the goats


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> of God<WH430> said<WH559> unto him, Take<WH3947> the flesh<WH1320> and the unleavened cakes<WH4682>, and lay<WH3240> them upon this<WH1975> rock<WH5553>, and pour out<WH8210> the broth<WH4839>. And he did<WH6213> so.


btext:
Then the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> put forth<WH7971> the end<WH7097> of the staff<WH4938> that was in his hand<WH3027>, and touched<WH5060> the flesh<WH1320> and the unleavened cakes<WH4682>; and there rose up<WH5927> fire<WH784> out of the rock<WH6697>, and consumed<WH398> the flesh<WH1320> and the unleavened cakes<WH4682>. Then the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> departed<WH1980> out of his sight<WH5869>.


btext:
And when Gideon<WH1439> perceived<WH7200> that he was an angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>, Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559>, Alas<WH162>, O Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069>! for because<WH3651> I have seen<WH7200> an angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> face<WH6440> to face<WH6440>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, Peace<WH7965> be unto thee; fear<WH3372> not: thou shalt not die<WH4191>.


btext:
Then Gideon<WH1439> built<WH1129> an altar<WH4196> there unto the LORD<WH3068>, and called<WH7121> it Jehovahshalom<WH3073>: unto this day<WH3117> it is yet in Ophrah<WH6084> of the Abiezrites<WH33>. / Jehovahshalom: that is, The LORD send peace


btext:
And it came to pass the same night<WH3915>, that the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, Take<WH3947> thy father's<WH1> young<WH6499> bullock<WH7794>, even the second<WH8145> bullock<WH6499> of seven<WH7651> years old<WH8141>, and throw down<WH2040> the altar<WH4196> of Baal<WH1168> that thy father<WH1> hath, and cut down<WH3772> the grove<WH842> that is by it: / even: or, and


btext:
And build<WH1129> an altar<WH4196> unto the LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> upon the top<WH7218> of this rock<WH4581>, in the ordered place<WH4634>, and take<WH3947> the second<WH8145> bullock<WH6499>, and offer<WH5927> a burnt sacrifice<WH5930> with the wood<WH6086> of the grove<WH842> which thou shalt cut down<WH3772>. / rock: Heb. strong place / in the ordered…: or, in an orderly manner


btext:
Then Gideon<WH1439> took<WH3947> ten<WH6235> men<WH582> of his servants<WH5650>, and did<WH6213> as the LORD<WH3068> had said<WH1696> unto him: and so it was, because he feared<WH3372> his father's<WH1> household<WH1004>, and the men<WH582> of the city<WH5892>, that he could not do<WH6213> it by day<WH3119>, that he did<WH6213> it by night<WH3915>.


btext:
And when the men<WH582> of the city<WH5892> arose early<WH7925> in the morning<WH1242>, behold, the altar<WH4196> of Baal<WH1168> was cast down<WH5422>, and the grove<WH842> was cut down<WH3772> that was by it, and the second<WH8145> bullock<WH6499> was offered<WH5927> upon the altar<WH4196> that was built<WH1129>.


btext:
And they said<WH559> one<WH376> to another<WH7453>, Who hath done<WH6213> this thing<WH1697>? And when they enquired<WH1875> and asked<WH1245>, they said<WH559>, Gideon<WH1439> the son<WH1121> of Joash<WH3101> hath done<WH6213> this thing<WH1697>.


btext:
Then the men<WH582> of the city<WH5892> said<WH559> unto Joash<WH3101>, Bring out<WH3318> thy son<WH1121>, that he may die<WH4191>: because he hath cast down<WH5422> the altar<WH4196> of Baal<WH1168>, and because he hath cut down<WH3772> the grove<WH842> that was by it.


btext:
And Joash<WH3101> said<WH559> unto all that stood<WH5975> against him, Will ye plead<WH7378> for Baal<WH1168>? will ye save<WH3467> him? he that will plead<WH7378> for him, let him be put to death<WH4191> whilst it is yet morning<WH1242>: if he be a god<WH430>, let him plead<WH7378> for himself, because one hath cast down<WH5422> his altar<WH4196>.


btext:
Therefore on that day<WH3117> he called<WH7121> him Jerubbaal<WH3378>, saying<WH559>, Let Baal<WH1168> plead<WH7378> against him, because he hath thrown down<WH5422> his altar<WH4196>. / Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead / Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead


btext:
Then all the Midianites<WH4080> and the Amalekites<WH6002> and the children<WH1121> of the east<WH6924> were gathered<WH622> together<WH3162>, and went over<WH5674>, and pitched<WH2583> in the valley<WH6010> of Jezreel<WH3157>.


btext:
But the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> came<WH3847> upon Gideon<WH1439>, and he blew<WH8628> a trumpet<WH7782>; and Abiezer<WH44> was gathered<WH2199> after<WH310> him. / came…: Heb. clothed / gathered: Heb. called


btext:
And he sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> throughout all Manasseh<WH4519>; who also was gathered<WH2199> after<WH310> him: and he sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> unto Asher<WH836>, and unto Zebulun<WH2074>, and unto Naphtali<WH5321>; and they came up<WH5927> to meet<WH7125> them. / gathered: Heb. called


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559> unto God<WH430>, If thou wilt<WH3426> save<WH3467> Israel<WH3478> by mine hand<WH3027>, as thou hast said<WH1696>,


btext:
Behold, I will put<WH3322> a fleece<WH1492> of wool<WH6785> in the floor<WH1637>; and if the dew<WH2919> be on the fleece<WH1492> only, and it be dry<WH2721> upon all the earth<WH776> beside, then shall I know<WH3045> that thou wilt save<WH3467> Israel<WH3478> by mine hand<WH3027>, as thou hast said<WH1696>.


btext:
And it was so: for he rose up early<WH7925> on the morrow<WH4283>, and thrust<WH2115> the fleece<WH1492> together<WH2115>, and wringed<WH4680> the dew<WH2919> out of the fleece<WH1492>, a bowl<WH5602> full<WH4393> of water<WH4325>.


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559> unto God<WH430>, Let not thine anger<WH639> be hot<WH2734> against me, and I will speak<WH1696> but this once<WH6471>: let me prove<WH5254>, I pray thee, but this once<WH6471> with the fleece<WH1492>; let it now be dry<WH2721> only upon the fleece<WH1492>, and upon all the ground<WH776> let there be dew<WH2919>.


btext:
And God<WH430> did<WH6213> so that night<WH3915>: for it was dry<WH2721> upon the fleece<WH1492> only, and there was dew<WH2919> on all the ground<WH776>.


btext:
Then Jerubbaal<WH3378>, who is Gideon<WH1439>, and all the people<WH5971> that were with him, rose up early<WH7925>, and pitched<WH2583> beside the well of Harod<WH5878>: so that the host<WH4264> of the Midianites<WH4080> were on the north side<WH6828> of them, by the hill<WH1389> of Moreh<WH4176>, in the valley<WH6010>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Gideon<WH1439>, The people<WH5971> that are with thee are too many<WH7227> for me to give<WH5414> the Midianites<WH4080> into their hands<WH3027>, lest Israel<WH3478> vaunt<WH6286> themselves against me, saying<WH559>, Mine own hand<WH3027> hath saved<WH3467> me.


btext:
Now therefore go to<WH4994>, proclaim<WH7121> in the ears<WH241> of the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, Whosoever is fearful<WH3373> and afraid<WH2730>, let him return<WH7725> and depart early<WH6852> from mount<WH2022> Gilead<WH1568>. And there returned<WH7725> of the people<WH5971> twenty<WH6242> and two<WH8147> thousand<WH505>; and there remained<WH7604> ten<WH6235> thousand<WH505>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Gideon<WH1439>, The people<WH5971> are yet too many<WH7227>; bring them down<WH3381> unto the water<WH4325>, and I will try<WH6884> them for thee there: and it shall be, that of whom I say<WH559> unto thee, This shall go<WH3212> with thee, the same shall go<WH3212> with thee; and of whomsoever I say<WH559> unto thee, This shall not go<WH3212> with thee, the same shall not go<WH3212>.


btext:
So he brought down<WH3381> the people<WH5971> unto the water<WH4325>: and the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Gideon<WH1439>, Every one that lappeth<WH3952> of the water<WH4325> with his tongue<WH3956>, as a dog<WH3611> lappeth<WH3952>, him shalt thou set<WH3322> by himself; likewise every one that boweth down<WH3766> upon his knees<WH1290> to drink<WH8354>.


btext:
And the number<WH4557> of them that lapped<WH3952>, putting their hand<WH3027> to their mouth<WH6310>, were three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> men<WH376>: but all the rest<WH3499> of the people<WH5971> bowed down<WH3766> upon their knees<WH1290> to drink<WH8354> water<WH4325>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Gideon<WH1439>, By the three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> men<WH376> that lapped<WH3952> will I save<WH3467> you, and deliver<WH5414> the Midianites<WH4080> into thine hand<WH3027>: and let all the other people<WH5971> go<WH3212> every man<WH376> unto his place<WH4725>.


btext:
So the people<WH5971> took<WH3947> victuals<WH6720> in their hand<WH3027>, and their trumpets<WH7782>: and he sent<WH7971> all<WH376> the rest of Israel<WH3478> every man<WH376> unto his tent<WH168>, and retained<WH2388> those three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> men<WH376>: and the host<WH4264> of Midian<WH4080> was beneath him in the valley<WH6010>.


btext:
And it came to pass the same night<WH3915>, that the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, Arise<WH6965>, get thee down<WH3381> unto the host<WH4264>; for I have delivered<WH5414> it into thine hand<WH3027>.


btext:
But if thou fear<WH3373> to go down<WH3381>, go<WH3381> thou with Phurah<WH6513> thy servant<WH5288> down<WH3381> to the host<WH4264>:


btext:
And thou shalt hear<WH8085> what they say<WH1696>; and afterward<WH310> shall thine hands<WH3027> be strengthened<WH2388> to go down<WH3381> unto the host<WH4264>. Then went he down<WH3381> with Phurah<WH6513> his servant<WH5288> unto the outside<WH7097> of the armed men<WH2571> that were in the host<WH4264>. / armed men: or, ranks by five


btext:
And the Midianites<WH4080> and the Amalekites<WH6002> and all the children<WH1121> of the east<WH6924> lay<WH5307> along in the valley<WH6010> like grasshoppers<WH697> for multitude<WH7230>; and their camels<WH1581> were without number<WH4557>, as the sand<WH2344> by the sea<WH3220> side<WH8193> for multitude<WH7230>.


btext:
And when Gideon<WH1439> was come<WH935>, behold, there was a man<WH376> that told<WH5608> a dream<WH2472> unto his fellow<WH7453>, and said<WH559>, Behold, I dreamed<WH2492> a dream<WH2472>, and, lo, a cake<WH6742><WH6742> of barley<WH8184> bread<WH3899> tumbled<WH2015> into the host<WH4264> of Midian<WH4080>, and came<WH935> unto a tent<WH168>, and smote<WH5221> it that it fell<WH5307>, and overturned<WH2015><WH4605> it, that the tent<WH168> lay along<WH5307>.


btext:
And his fellow<WH7453> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, This is nothing else save the sword<WH2719> of Gideon<WH1439> the son<WH1121> of Joash<WH3101>, a man<WH376> of Israel<WH3478>: for into his hand<WH3027> hath God<WH430> delivered<WH5414> Midian<WH4080>, and all the host<WH4264>.


btext:
And it was so, when Gideon<WH1439> heard<WH8085> the telling<WH4557> of the dream<WH2472>, and the interpretation<WH7667> thereof, that he worshipped<WH7812>, and returned<WH7725> into the host<WH4264> of Israel<WH3478>, and said<WH559>, Arise<WH6965>; for the LORD<WH3068> hath delivered<WH5414> into your hand<WH3027> the host<WH4264> of Midian<WH4080>. / interpretation: Heb. breaking


btext:
And he divided<WH2673> the three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> men<WH376> into three<WH7969> companies<WH7218>, and he put<WH5414> a trumpet<WH7782> in every man's hand<WH3027>, with empty<WH7386> pitchers<WH3537>, and lamps<WH3940> within<WH8432> the pitchers<WH3537>. / a trumpet…: Heb. trumpets in the hand of all of them / lamps: or, firebrands, or, torches


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto them, Look<WH7200> on me, and do<WH6213> likewise: and, behold, when I come<WH935> to the outside<WH7097> of the camp<WH4264>, it shall be that, as I do<WH6213>, so shall ye do<WH6213>.


btext:
When I blow<WH8628> with a trumpet<WH7782>, I and all that are with me, then blow<WH8628> ye the trumpets<WH7782> also on every side<WH5439> of all the camp<WH4264>, and say<WH559>, The sword of the LORD<WH3068>, and of Gideon<WH1439>.


btext:
So Gideon<WH1439>, and the hundred<WH3967> men<WH376> that were with him, came<WH935> unto the outside<WH7097> of the camp<WH4264> in the beginning<WH7218> of the middle<WH8484> watch<WH821>; and they had but<WH389> newly<WH6965> set<WH6965> the watch<WH8104>: and they blew<WH8628> the trumpets<WH7782>, and brake<WH5310> the pitchers<WH3537> that were in their hands<WH3027>.


btext:
And the three<WH7969> companies<WH7218> blew<WH8628> the trumpets<WH7782>, and brake<WH7665> the pitchers<WH3537>, and held<WH2388> the lamps<WH3940> in their left<WH8040> hands<WH3027>, and the trumpets<WH7782> in their right<WH3225> hands<WH3027> to blow<WH8628> withal: and they cried<WH7121>, The sword<WH2719> of the LORD<WH3068>, and of Gideon<WH1439>.


btext:
And they stood<WH5975> every man<WH376> in his place round about<WH5439> the camp<WH4264>: and all the host<WH4264> ran<WH7323>, and cried<WH7321>, and fled<WH5127><WH5127>.


btext:
And the three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> blew<WH8628> the trumpets<WH7782>, and the LORD<WH3068> set<WH7760> every man's<WH376> sword<WH2719> against his fellow<WH7453>, even throughout all the host<WH4264>: and the host<WH4264> fled<WH5127> to Bethshittah<WH1029> in Zererath<WH6888>, and to the border<WH8193> of Abelmeholah<WH65>, unto Tabbath<WH2888>. / in: or, toward / border: Heb. lip


btext:
And the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478> gathered themselves together<WH6817> out of Naphtali<WH5321>, and out of Asher<WH836>, and out of all Manasseh<WH4519>, and pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> the Midianites<WH4080>.


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> throughout all mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>, saying<WH559>, Come down<WH3381> against<WH7125> the Midianites<WH4080>, and take<WH3920> before them the waters<WH4325> unto Bethbarah<WH1012> and Jordan<WH3383>. Then all the men<WH376> of Ephraim<WH669> gathered themselves together<WH6817>, and took<WH3920> the waters<WH4325> unto Bethbarah<WH1012> and Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
And they took<WH3920> two<WH8147> princes<WH8269> of the Midianites<WH4080>, Oreb<WH6159> and Zeeb<WH2062>; and they slew<WH2026> Oreb<WH6159> upon the rock<WH6697> Oreb<WH6159>, and Zeeb<WH2062> they slew<WH2026> at the winepress<WH3342> of Zeeb<WH2062>, and pursued<WH7291> Midian<WH4080>, and brought<WH935> the heads<WH7218> of Oreb<WH6159> and Zeeb<WH2062> to Gideon<WH1439> on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
And the men<WH376> of Ephraim<WH669> said<WH559> unto him, Why hast thou<WH4100> served<WH6213> us thus<WH1697>, that thou calledst<WH7121> us not, when thou wentest<WH1980> to fight<WH3898> with the Midianites<WH4080>? And they did chide<WH7378> with him sharply<WH2394>. / Why…: Heb. What thing is this thou hast done unto us / sharply: Heb. strongly


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto them, What have I done<WH6213> now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning<WH5955> of the grapes of Ephraim<WH669> better<WH2896> than the vintage<WH1210> of Abiezer<WH44>?


btext:
God<WH430> hath delivered<WH5414> into your hands<WH3027> the princes<WH8269> of Midian<WH4080>, Oreb<WH6159> and Zeeb<WH2062>: and what was I able<WH3201> to do<WH6213> in comparison of you? Then their anger<WH7307> was abated<WH7503> toward him, when he had said<WH1697> that<WH1696>. / anger: Heb. spirit


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> came<WH935> to Jordan<WH3383>, and passed over<WH5674>, he, and the three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> men<WH376> that were with him, faint<WH5889>, yet pursuing<WH7291> them.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto the men<WH582> of Succoth<WH5523>, Give<WH5414>, I pray you, loaves<WH3603> of bread<WH3899> unto the people<WH5971> that follow<WH7272> me; for they be faint<WH5889>, and I am pursuing<WH7291> after<WH310> Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759>, kings<WH4428> of Midian<WH4080>.


btext:
And the princes<WH8269> of Succoth<WH5523> said<WH559>, Are the hands<WH3709> of Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759> now in thine hand<WH3027>, that we should give<WH5414> bread<WH3899> unto thine army<WH6635>?


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559>, Therefore when the LORD<WH3068> hath delivered<WH5414> Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759> into mine hand<WH3027>, then I will tear<WH1758> your flesh<WH1320> with the thorns<WH6975> of the wilderness<WH4057> and with briers<WH1303>. / tear: Heb. thresh


btext:
And he went up<WH5927> thence to Penuel<WH6439>, and spake<WH1696> unto them likewise<WH2063>: and the men<WH582> of Penuel<WH6439> answered<WH6030> him as the men<WH582> of Succoth<WH5523> had answered<WH6030> him.


btext:
And he spake<WH559> also unto the men<WH582> of Penuel<WH6439>, saying<WH559>, When I come again<WH7725> in peace<WH7965>, I will break down<WH5422> this tower<WH4026>.


btext:
Now Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759> were in Karkor<WH7174>, and their hosts<WH4264> with them, about fifteen<WH2568><WH6240> thousand<WH505> men, all that were left<WH3498> of all the hosts<WH4264> of the children<WH1121> of the east<WH6924>: for there fell<WH5307> an hundred<WH3967> and twenty<WH6242> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> that drew<WH8025> sword<WH2719>. / men that…: or, every one drawing a sword


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> went up<WH5927> by the way<WH1870> of them that dwelt<WH7931> in tents<WH168> on the east<WH6924> of Nobah<WH5025> and Jogbehah<WH3011>, and smote<WH5221> the host<WH4264>: for the host<WH4264> was secure<WH983>.


btext:
And when Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759> fled<WH5127>, he pursued<WH7291> after<WH310> them, and took<WH3920> the two<WH8147> kings<WH4428> of Midian<WH4080>, Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759>, and discomfited<WH2729> all the host<WH4264>. / discomfited: Heb. terrified


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> the son<WH1121> of Joash<WH3101> returned<WH7725> from battle<WH4421> before<WH4608> the sun<WH2775> was up,


btext:
And caught<WH3920> a young man<WH5288> of the men<WH582> of Succoth<WH5523>, and enquired<WH7592> of him: and he described<WH3789> unto him the princes<WH8269> of Succoth<WH5523>, and the elders<WH2205> thereof, even threescore and seventeen<WH7657><WH7651> men<WH376>. / described: Heb. writ


btext:
And he came<WH935> unto the men<WH582> of Succoth<WH5523>, and said<WH559>, Behold Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759>, with whom ye did upbraid<WH2778> me, saying<WH559>, Are the hands<WH3709> of Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759> now in thine hand<WH3027>, that we should give<WH5414> bread<WH3899> unto thy men<WH582> that are weary<WH3287>?


btext:
And he took<WH3947> the elders<WH2205> of the city<WH5892>, and thorns<WH6975> of the wilderness<WH4057> and briers<WH1303>, and with them he taught<WH3045> the men<WH582> of Succoth<WH5523>. / taught: Heb. made to know


btext:
And he beat down<WH5422> the tower<WH4026> of Penuel<WH6439>, and slew<WH2026> the men<WH582> of the city<WH5892>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> he unto Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759>, What<WH375> manner of men<WH582> were they whom ye slew<WH2026> at Tabor<WH8396>? And they answered<WH559>, As thou<WH3644> art, so were they; each one<WH259> resembled<WH8389> the children<WH1121> of a king<WH4428>. / resembled…: Heb. according to the form, etc


btext:
And he said<WH559>, They were my brethren<WH251>, even the sons<WH1121> of my mother<WH517>: as the LORD<WH3068> liveth<WH2416>, if<WH3863> ye had saved them alive<WH2421>, I would not slay<WH2026> you.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto Jether<WH3500> his firstborn<WH1060>, Up<WH6965>, and slay<WH2026> them. But the youth<WH5288> drew<WH8025> not his sword<WH2719>: for he feared<WH3372>, because he was yet a youth<WH5288>.


btext:
Then Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759> said<WH559>, Rise<WH6965> thou, and fall<WH6293> upon us: for as the man<WH376> is, so is his strength<WH1369>. And Gideon<WH1439> arose<WH6965>, and slew<WH2026> Zebah<WH2078> and Zalmunna<WH6759>, and took away<WH3947> the ornaments<WH7720> that were on their camels'<WH1581> necks<WH6677>. / ornaments: or, ornaments like the moon


btext:
Then the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478> said<WH559> unto Gideon<WH1439>, Rule<WH4910> thou over us, both thou, and thy son<WH1121>, and thy son's<WH1121> son<WH1121> also: for thou hast delivered<WH3467> us from the hand<WH3027> of Midian<WH4080>.


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559> unto them, I will not rule<WH4910> over you, neither shall my son<WH1121> rule<WH4910> over you: the LORD<WH3068> shall rule<WH4910> over you.


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> said<WH559> unto them, I would desire<WH7592> a request<WH7596> of you, that ye would give<WH5414> me every man<WH376> the earrings<WH5141> of his prey<WH7998>. (For they had golden<WH2091> earrings<WH5141>, because they were Ishmaelites<WH3459>.)


btext:
And they answered<WH559>, We will willingly<WH5414> give<WH5414> them. And they spread<WH6566> a garment<WH8071>, and did cast<WH7993> therein every man<WH376> the earrings<WH5141> of his prey<WH7998>.


btext:
And the weight<WH4948> of the golden<WH2091> earrings<WH5141> that he requested<WH7592> was a thousand<WH505> and seven<WH7651> hundred<WH3967> shekels of gold<WH2091>; beside ornaments<WH7720>, and collars<WH5188>, and purple<WH713> raiment<WH899> that was on the kings<WH4428> of Midian<WH4080>, and beside the chains<WH6060> that were about their camels'<WH1581> necks<WH6677>. / collars: or, sweet jewels


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> made<WH6213> an ephod<WH646> thereof, and put<WH3322> it in his city<WH5892>, even in Ophrah<WH6084>: and all Israel<WH3478> went thither a whoring<WH2181> after<WH310> it: which thing became a snare<WH4170> unto Gideon<WH1439>, and to his house<WH1004>.


btext:
Thus was Midian<WH4080> subdued<WH3665> before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, so that they lifted up<WH5375> their heads<WH7218> no more<WH3254>. And the country<WH776> was in quietness<WH8252> forty<WH705> years<WH8141> in the days<WH3117> of Gideon<WH1439>.


btext:
And Jerubbaal<WH3378> the son<WH1121> of Joash<WH3101> went<WH3212> and dwelt<WH3427> in his own house<WH1004>.


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> had threescore and ten<WH7657> sons<WH1121> of his body<WH3409> begotten<WH3318>: for he had many<WH7227> wives<WH802>. / of his…: Heb. going out of his thigh


btext:
And his concubine<WH6370> that was in Shechem<WH7927>, she also bare<WH3205> him a son<WH1121>, whose name<WH8034> he called<WH7760> Abimelech<WH40>. / called: Heb. set


btext:
And Gideon<WH1439> the son<WH1121> of Joash<WH3101> died<WH4191> in a good<WH2896> old age<WH7872>, and was buried<WH6912> in the sepulchre<WH6913> of Joash<WH3101> his father<WH1>, in Ophrah<WH6084> of the Abiezrites<WH33>.


btext:
And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon<WH1439> was dead<WH4191>, that the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> turned again<WH7725>, and went a whoring<WH2181> after<WH310> Baalim<WH1168>, and made<WH7760> Baalberith<WH1170> their god<WH430>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> remembered<WH2142> not the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430>, who had delivered<WH5337> them out of the hands<WH3027> of all their enemies<WH341> on every side<WH5439>:


btext:
Neither shewed<WH6213> they kindness<WH2617> to the house<WH1004> of Jerubbaal<WH3378>, namely, Gideon<WH1439>, according to all the goodness<WH2896> which he had shewed<WH6213> unto Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> the son<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378> went<WH3212> to Shechem<WH7927> unto his mother's<WH517> brethren<WH251>, and communed<WH1696> with them, and with all the family<WH4940> of the house<WH1004> of his mother's<WH517> father<WH1>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Speak<WH1696>, I pray you, in the ears<WH241> of all the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, Whether is better<WH2896> for you, either that all the sons<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378>, which are threescore and ten<WH7657> persons<WH376>, reign<WH4910> over you, or that one<WH259> reign<WH4910> over you? remember<WH2142> also that I am your bone<WH6106> and your flesh<WH1320>. / Whether…: Heb. What is good? whether, etc


btext:
And his mother's<WH517> brethren<WH251> spake<WH1696> of him in the ears<WH241> of all the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927> all these words<WH1697>: and their hearts<WH3820> inclined<WH5186> to follow<WH310> Abimelech<WH40>; for they said<WH559>, He is our brother<WH251>. / to follow: Heb. after


btext:
And they gave<WH5414> him threescore and ten<WH7657> pieces of silver<WH3701> out of the house<WH1004> of Baalberith<WH1170>, wherewith Abimelech<WH40> hired<WH7936> vain<WH7386> and light<WH6348> persons<WH582>, which followed<WH3212> him<WH310>.


btext:
And he went<WH935> unto his father's<WH1> house<WH1004> at Ophrah<WH6084>, and slew<WH2026> his brethren<WH251> the sons<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378>, being threescore and ten<WH7657> persons<WH376>, upon one<WH259> stone<WH68>: notwithstanding yet Jotham<WH3147> the youngest<WH6996> son<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378> was left<WH3498>; for he hid<WH2244> himself.


btext:
And all the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927> gathered together<WH622>, and all the house<WH1004> of Millo<WH4407><WH1037>, and went<WH3212>, and made<WH4427> Abimelech<WH40> king<WH4428>, by the plain<WH436> of the pillar<WH5324> that was in Shechem<WH7927>. / plain: or, oak


btext:
And when they told<WH5046> it to Jotham<WH3147>, he went<WH3212> and stood<WH5975> in the top<WH7218> of mount<WH2022> Gerizim<WH1630>, and lifted up<WH5375> his voice<WH6963>, and cried<WH7121>, and said<WH559> unto them, Hearken<WH8085> unto me, ye men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, that God<WH430> may hearken<WH8085> unto you.


btext:
The trees<WH6086> went forth<WH1980><WH1980> on a time to anoint<WH4886> a king<WH4428> over them; and they said<WH559> unto the olive tree<WH2132>, Reign<WH4427> thou over us.


btext:
But the olive tree<WH2132> said<WH559> unto them, Should I leave<WH2308> my fatness<WH1880>, wherewith by me they honour<WH3513> God<WH430> and man<WH582>, and go<WH1980> to be promoted<WH5128> over the trees<WH6086>? / go…: or, go up and down for other trees


btext:
And the trees<WH6086> said<WH559> to the fig tree<WH8384>, Come<WH3212> thou, and reign<WH4427> over us.


btext:
But the fig tree<WH8384> said<WH559> unto them, Should I forsake<WH2308> my sweetness<WH4987>, and my good<WH2896> fruit<WH8570>, and go<WH1980> to be promoted<WH5128> over the trees<WH6086>?


btext:
Then said<WH559> the trees<WH6086> unto the vine<WH1612>, Come<WH3212> thou, and reign<WH4427> over us.


btext:
And the vine<WH1612> said<WH559> unto them, Should I leave<WH2308> my wine<WH8492>, which cheereth<WH8055> God<WH430> and man<WH582>, and go<WH1980> to be promoted<WH5128> over the trees<WH6086>?


btext:
Then said<WH559> all the trees<WH6086> unto the bramble<WH329>, Come<WH3212> thou, and reign<WH4427> over us. / bramble: or, thistle


btext:
And the bramble<WH329> said<WH559> unto the trees<WH6086>, If in truth<WH571> ye anoint<WH4886> me king<WH4428> over you, then come<WH935> and put your trust<WH2620> in my shadow<WH6738>: and if not, let fire<WH784> come out<WH3318> of the bramble<WH329>, and devour<WH398> the cedars<WH730> of Lebanon<WH3844>.


btext:
Now therefore, if ye have done<WH6213> truly<WH571> and sincerely<WH8549>, in that ye have made Abimelech<WH40> king<WH4427>, and if ye have dealt<WH6213> well<WH2896> with Jerubbaal<WH3378> and his house<WH1004>, and have done<WH6213> unto him according to the deserving<WH1576> of his hands<WH3027>;


btext:
(For my father<WH1> fought<WH3898> for you, and adventured<WH7993> his life<WH5315> far<WH5048>, and delivered<WH5337> you out of the hand<WH3027> of Midian<WH4080>: / adventured…: Heb. cast his life


btext:
And ye are risen up<WH6965> against my father's<WH1> house<WH1004> this day<WH3117>, and have slain<WH2026> his sons<WH1121>, threescore and ten<WH7657> persons<WH376>, upon one<WH259> stone<WH68>, and have made Abimelech<WH40>, the son<WH1121> of his maidservant<WH519>, king<WH4427> over the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, because he is your brother<WH251>;)


btext:
If ye then have dealt<WH6213> truly<WH571> and sincerely<WH8549> with Jerubbaal<WH3378> and with his house<WH1004> this day<WH3117>, then rejoice<WH8055> ye in Abimelech<WH40>, and let him also rejoice<WH8055> in you:


btext:
But if not, let fire<WH784> come out<WH3318> from Abimelech<WH40>, and devour<WH398> the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, and the house<WH1004> of Millo<WH4407><WH1037>; and let fire<WH784> come out<WH3318> from the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, and from the house<WH1004> of Millo<WH4407><WH1037>, and devour<WH398> Abimelech<WH40>.


btext:
And Jotham<WH3147> ran away<WH1272>, and fled<WH5127>, and went<WH3212> to Beer<WH876>, and dwelt<WH3427> there, for fear<WH6440> of Abimelech<WH40> his brother<WH251>.


btext:
Then God<WH430> sent<WH7971> an evil<WH7451> spirit<WH7307> between Abimelech<WH40> and the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>; and the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927> dealt treacherously<WH898> with Abimelech<WH40>:


btext:
That the cruelty<WH2555> done to the threescore and ten<WH7657> sons<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378> might come<WH935>, and their blood<WH1818> be laid<WH7760> upon Abimelech<WH40> their brother<WH251>, which slew<WH2026> them; and upon the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, which aided<WH2388><WH3027> him in the killing<WH2026> of his brethren<WH251>. / aided…: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill


btext:
And the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927> set<WH7760> liers in wait<WH693> for him in the top<WH7218> of the mountains<WH2022>, and they robbed<WH1497> all that came<WH5674> along that way<WH1870> by them: and it was told<WH5046> Abimelech<WH40>.


btext:
And Gaal<WH1603> the son<WH1121> of Ebed<WH5651> came<WH935> with his brethren<WH251>, and went over<WH5674> to Shechem<WH7927>: and the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927> put their confidence<WH982> in him.


btext:
And they went out<WH3318> into the fields<WH7704>, and gathered<WH1219> their vineyards<WH3754>, and trode<WH1869> the grapes, and made<WH6213> merry<WH1974>, and went<WH935> into the house<WH1004> of their god<WH430>, and did eat<WH398> and drink<WH8354>, and cursed<WH7043> Abimelech<WH40>. / merry: or, songs


btext:
And Gaal<WH1603> the son<WH1121> of Ebed<WH5651> said<WH559>, Who is Abimelech<WH40>, and who is Shechem<WH7927>, that we should serve<WH5647> him? is not he the son<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378>? and Zebul<WH2083> his officer<WH6496>? serve<WH5647> the men<WH582> of Hamor<WH2544> the father<WH1> of Shechem<WH7927>: for why should we serve<WH5647> him?


btext:
And would to God this people<WH5971> were under<WH5414> my hand<WH3027>! then would I remove<WH5493> Abimelech<WH40>. And he said<WH559> to Abimelech<WH40>, Increase<WH7235> thine army<WH6635>, and come out<WH3318>.


btext:
And when Zebul<WH2083> the ruler<WH8269> of the city<WH5892> heard<WH8085> the words<WH1697> of Gaal<WH1603> the son<WH1121> of Ebed<WH5651>, his anger<WH639> was kindled<WH2734>. / kindled: or, hot


btext:
And he sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> unto Abimelech<WH40> privily<WH8649>, saying<WH559>, Behold, Gaal<WH1603> the son<WH1121> of Ebed<WH5651> and his brethren<WH251> be come<WH935> to Shechem<WH7927>; and, behold, they fortify<WH6696> the city<WH5892> against thee. / privily: Heb. craftily or, to Tormah


btext:
Now therefore up<WH6965> by night<WH3915>, thou and the people<WH5971> that is with thee, and lie in wait<WH693> in the field<WH7704>:


btext:
And it shall be, that in the morning<WH1242>, as soon as the sun<WH8121> is up<WH2224>, thou shalt rise early<WH7925>, and set<WH6584> upon the city<WH5892>: and, behold, when he and the people<WH5971> that is with him come out<WH3318> against thee, then mayest thou do<WH6213> to them as thou<WH3027> shalt find occasion<WH4672>. / as thou shalt…: Heb. as thine hand shall find


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> rose up<WH6965>, and all the people<WH5971> that were with him, by night<WH3915>, and they laid wait<WH693> against Shechem<WH7927> in four<WH702> companies<WH7218>.


btext:
And Gaal<WH1603> the son<WH1121> of Ebed<WH5651> went out<WH3318>, and stood<WH5975> in the entering<WH6607> of the gate<WH8179> of the city<WH5892>: and Abimelech<WH40> rose up<WH6965>, and the people<WH5971> that were with him, from lying in wait<WH3993>.


btext:
And when Gaal<WH1603> saw<WH7200> the people<WH5971>, he said<WH559> to Zebul<WH2083>, Behold, there come<WH3381> people<WH5971> down<WH3381> from the top<WH7218> of the mountains<WH2022>. And Zebul<WH2083> said<WH559> unto him, Thou seest<WH7200> the shadow<WH6738> of the mountains<WH2022> as if they were men<WH582>.


btext:
And Gaal<WH1603> spake<WH1696> again<WH3254> and said<WH559>, See there come<WH3381> people<WH5971> down<WH3381> by the middle<WH2872> of the land<WH776>, and another<WH259> company<WH7218> come<WH935> along by the plain<WH436> of<WH1870> Meonenim<WH6049>. / middle: Heb. navel / Meonenim: or, the regarders of times


btext:
Then said<WH559> Zebul<WH2083> unto him, Where is now<WH645> thy mouth<WH6310>, wherewith thou saidst<WH559>, Who is Abimelech<WH40>, that we should serve<WH5647> him? is not this the people<WH5971> that thou hast despised<WH3988>? go out<WH3318>, I pray now<WH4994>, and fight<WH3898> with them.


btext:
And Gaal<WH1603> went out<WH3318> before<WH6440> the men<WH1167> of Shechem<WH7927>, and fought<WH3898> with Abimelech<WH40>.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> chased<WH7291> him, and he fled<WH5127> before<WH6440> him, and many<WH7227> were overthrown<WH5307> and wounded<WH2491>, even unto the entering<WH6607> of the gate<WH8179>.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> dwelt<WH3427> at Arumah<WH725>: and Zebul<WH2083> thrust out<WH1644> Gaal<WH1603> and his brethren<WH251>, that they should not dwell<WH3427> in Shechem<WH7927>.


btext:
And it came to pass on the morrow<WH4283>, that the people<WH5971> went out<WH3318> into the field<WH7704>; and they told<WH5046> Abimelech<WH40>.


btext:
And he took<WH3947> the people<WH5971>, and divided<WH2673> them into three<WH7969> companies<WH7218>, and laid wait<WH693> in the field<WH7704>, and looked<WH7200>, and, behold, the people<WH5971> were come forth<WH3318> out of the city<WH5892>; and he rose up<WH6965> against them, and smote<WH5221> them.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40>, and the company<WH7218> that was with him, rushed forward<WH6584>, and stood<WH5975> in the entering<WH6607> of the gate<WH8179> of the city<WH5892>: and the two<WH8147> other companies<WH7218> ran upon<WH6584> all the people that were in the fields<WH7704>, and slew<WH5221> them.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> fought<WH3898> against the city<WH5892> all that day<WH3117>; and he took<WH3920> the city<WH5892>, and slew<WH2026> the people<WH5971> that was therein, and beat down<WH5422> the city<WH5892>, and sowed<WH2232> it with salt<WH4417>.


btext:
And when all the men<WH1167> of the tower<WH4026> of Shechem<WH7927> heard<WH8085> that, they entered<WH935> into an hold<WH6877> of the house<WH1004> of the god<WH410> Berith<WH1286>.


btext:
And it was told<WH5046> Abimelech<WH40>, that all the men<WH1167> of the tower<WH4026> of Shechem<WH7927> were gathered together<WH6908>.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> gat him up<WH5927> to mount<WH2022> Zalmon<WH6756>, he and all the people<WH5971> that were with him; and Abimelech<WH40> took<WH3947> an axe<WH7134> in his hand<WH3027>, and cut down<WH3772> a bough<WH7754> from the trees<WH6086>, and took<WH5375> it, and laid<WH7760> it on his shoulder<WH7926>, and said<WH559> unto the people<WH5971> that were with him, What ye have seen<WH7200> me do<WH6213>, make haste<WH4116>, and do<WH6213> as I<WH3644> have done. / me do: Heb. I have done


btext:
And all the people<WH5971> likewise cut down<WH3772> every man<WH376> his bough<WH7754>, and followed<WH3212><WH310> Abimelech<WH40>, and put<WH7760> them to the hold<WH6877>, and set<WH3341> the hold<WH6877> on fire<WH784> upon them; so that all the men<WH582> of the tower<WH4026> of Shechem<WH7927> died<WH4191> also, about a thousand<WH505> men<WH376> and women<WH802>.


btext:
Then went<WH3212> Abimelech<WH40> to Thebez<WH8405>, and encamped<WH2583> against Thebez<WH8405>, and took<WH3920> it.


btext:
But there was a strong<WH5797> tower<WH4026> within<WH8432> the city<WH5892>, and thither fled<WH5127> all the men<WH582> and women<WH802>, and all they<WH1167> of the city<WH5892>, and shut<WH5462> it to them, and gat them up<WH5927> to the top<WH1406> of the tower<WH4026>.


btext:
And Abimelech<WH40> came<WH935> unto the tower<WH4026>, and fought<WH3898> against it, and went hard<WH5066> unto the door<WH6607> of the tower<WH4026> to burn<WH8313> it with fire<WH784>.


btext:
And a certain<WH259> woman<WH802> cast<WH7993> a piece<WH6400> of a millstone<WH7393> upon Abimelech's<WH40> head<WH7218>, and all to brake<WH7533> his skull<WH1538>.


btext:
Then he called<WH7121> hastily<WH4120> unto the young man<WH5288> his armourbearer<WH5375><WH3627>, and said<WH559> unto him, Draw<WH8025> thy sword<WH2719>, and slay<WH4191> me, that men say<WH559> not of me, A woman<WH802> slew<WH2026> him. And his young man<WH5288> thrust him through<WH1856>, and he died<WH4191>.


btext:
And when the men<WH376> of Israel<WH3478> saw<WH7200> that Abimelech<WH40> was dead<WH4191>, they departed<WH3212> every man<WH376> unto his place<WH4725>.


btext:
Thus God<WH430> rendered<WH7725> the wickedness<WH7451> of Abimelech<WH40>, which he did<WH6213> unto his father<WH1>, in slaying<WH2026> his seventy<WH7657> brethren<WH251>:


btext:
And all the evil<WH7451> of the men<WH582> of Shechem<WH7927> did God<WH430> render<WH7725> upon their heads<WH7218>: and upon them came<WH935> the curse<WH7045> of Jotham<WH3147> the son<WH1121> of Jerubbaal<WH3378>.


btext:
And after<WH310> Abimelech<WH40> there arose<WH6965> to defend<WH3467> Israel<WH3478> Tola<WH8439> the son<WH1121> of Puah<WH6312>, the son<WH1121> of Dodo<WH1734>, a man<WH376> of Issachar<WH3485>; and he dwelt<WH3427> in Shamir<WH8069> in mount<WH2022> Ephraim<WH669>. / defend: or, deliver: Heb. save


btext:
And he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> twenty<WH6242> and three<WH7969> years<WH8141>, and died<WH4191>, and was buried<WH6912> in Shamir<WH8069>.


btext:
And after<WH310> him arose<WH6965> Jair<WH2971>, a Gileadite<WH1569>, and judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> twenty<WH6242> and two<WH8147> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And he had thirty<WH7970> sons<WH1121> that rode<WH7392> on thirty<WH7970> ass colts<WH5895>, and they had thirty<WH7970> cities<WH5892>, which are called<WH7121> Havothjair<WH2334> unto this day<WH3117>, which are in the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568>. / Havothjair: or, the villages of Jair


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> again<WH3254> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, and served<WH5647> Baalim<WH1168>, and Ashtaroth<WH6252>, and the gods<WH430> of Syria<WH758>, and the gods<WH430> of Zidon<WH6721>, and the gods<WH430> of Moab<WH4124>, and the gods<WH430> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, and the gods<WH430> of the Philistines<WH6430>, and forsook<WH5800> the LORD<WH3068>, and served<WH5647> not him.


btext:
And the anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> was hot<WH2734> against Israel<WH3478>, and he sold<WH4376> them into the hands<WH3027> of the Philistines<WH6430>, and into the hands<WH3027> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>.


btext:
And that year<WH8141> they vexed<WH7492> and oppressed<WH7533> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>: eighteen<WH8083><WH6240> years<WH8141>, all the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> that were on the other side<WH5676> Jordan<WH3383> in the land<WH776> of the Amorites<WH567>, which is in Gilead<WH1568>. / oppressed: Heb. crushed


btext:
Moreover the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> passed over<WH5674> Jordan<WH3383> to fight<WH3898> also against Judah<WH3063>, and against Benjamin<WH1144>, and against the house<WH1004> of Ephraim<WH669>; so that Israel<WH3478> was sore<WH3966> distressed<WH3334>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> cried<WH2199> unto the LORD<WH3068>, saying<WH559>, We have sinned<WH2398> against thee, both because we have forsaken<WH5800> our God<WH430>, and also served<WH5647> Baalim<WH1168>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>, Did not I deliver you from the Egyptians<WH4714>, and from the Amorites<WH567>, from the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, and from the Philistines<WH6430>?


btext:
The Zidonians<WH6722> also, and the Amalekites<WH6002>, and the Maonites<WH4584>, did oppress<WH3905> you; and ye cried<WH6817> to me, and I delivered<WH3467> you out of their hand<WH3027>.


btext:
Yet ye have forsaken<WH5800> me, and served<WH5647> other<WH312> gods<WH430>: wherefore I will deliver<WH3467> you no more<WH3254>.


btext:
Go<WH3212> and cry<WH2199> unto the gods<WH430> which ye have chosen<WH977>; let them<WH1992> deliver<WH3467> you in the time<WH6256> of your tribulation<WH6869>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> said<WH559> unto the LORD<WH3068>, We have sinned<WH2398>: do<WH6213> thou unto us whatsoever seemeth<WH5869> good<WH2896> unto thee; deliver<WH5337> us only, we pray thee, this day<WH3117>. / seemeth…: Heb. is good in thine eyes


btext:
And they put away<WH5493> the strange<WH5236> gods<WH430> from among<WH7130> them, and served<WH5647> the LORD<WH3068>: and his soul<WH5315> was grieved<WH7114> for the misery<WH5999> of Israel<WH3478>. / strange…: Heb. gods of strangers / grieved: Heb. shortened


btext:
Then the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> were gathered together<WH6817>, and encamped<WH2583> in Gilead<WH1568>. And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> assembled themselves together<WH622>, and encamped<WH2583> in Mizpeh<WH4709>. / gathered: Heb. cried


btext:
And the people<WH5971> and princes<WH8269> of Gilead<WH1568> said<WH559> one<WH376> to another<WH7453>, What man<WH376> is he that will begin<WH2490> to fight<WH3898> against the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>? he shall be head<WH7218> over all the inhabitants<WH3427> of Gilead<WH1568>.


btext:
Now Jephthah<WH3316> the Gileadite<WH1569> was a mighty man<WH1368> of valour<WH2428>, and he was the son<WH1121> of an harlot<WH802><WH2181>: and Gilead<WH1568> begat<WH3205> Jephthah<WH3316>. / Jephthah: called Jephte / an harlot: Heb. a woman an harlot


btext:
And Gilead's<WH1568> wife<WH802> bare<WH3205> him sons<WH1121>; and his wife's<WH802> sons<WH1121> grew up<WH1431>, and they thrust out<WH1644> Jephthah<WH3316>, and said<WH559> unto him, Thou shalt not inherit<WH5157> in our father's<WH1> house<WH1004>; for thou art the son<WH1121> of a strange<WH312> woman<WH802>.


btext:
Then Jephthah<WH3316> fled<WH1272> from<WH6440> his brethren<WH251>, and dwelt<WH3427> in the land<WH776> of Tob<WH2897>: and there were gathered<WH3950> vain<WH7386> men<WH582> to Jephthah<WH3316>, and went out<WH3318> with him. / from: Heb. from the face


btext:
And it came to pass in process of time<WH3117>, that the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> made war<WH3898> against Israel<WH3478>. / in process…: Heb. after days


btext:
And it was so, that when the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> made war<WH3898> against Israel<WH3478>, the elders<WH2205> of Gilead<WH1568> went<WH3212> to fetch<WH3947> Jephthah<WH3316> out of the land<WH776> of Tob<WH2897>:


btext:
And they said<WH559> unto Jephthah<WH3316>, Come<WH3212>, and be our captain<WH7101>, that we may fight<WH3898> with the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>.


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> said<WH559> unto the elders<WH2205> of Gilead<WH1568>, Did not ye hate<WH8130> me, and expel<WH1644> me out of my father's<WH1> house<WH1004>? and why are ye come<WH935> unto me now when ye are in distress<WH6887>?


btext:
And the elders<WH2205> of Gilead<WH1568> said<WH559> unto Jephthah<WH3316>, Therefore we turn again<WH7725> to thee now, that thou mayest go<WH1980> with us, and fight<WH3898> against the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, and be our head<WH7218> over all the inhabitants<WH3427> of Gilead<WH1568>.


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> said<WH559> unto the elders<WH2205> of Gilead<WH1568>, If ye bring me home again<WH7725> to fight<WH3898> against the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, and the LORD<WH3068> deliver<WH5414> them before<WH6440> me, shall I be your head<WH7218>?


btext:
And the elders<WH2205> of Gilead<WH1568> said<WH559> unto Jephthah<WH3316>, The LORD<WH3068> be witness<WH8085> between us, if we do<WH6213> not so according to thy words<WH1697>. / witness…: Heb. the hearer between us


btext:
Then Jephthah<WH3316> went<WH3212> with the elders<WH2205> of Gilead<WH1568>, and the people<WH5971> made<WH7760> him head<WH7218> and captain<WH7101> over them: and Jephthah<WH3316> uttered<WH1696> all his words<WH1697> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> in Mizpeh<WH4709>.


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> unto the king<WH4428> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, saying<WH559>, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come<WH935> against me to fight<WH3898> in my land<WH776>?


btext:
And the king<WH4428> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> answered<WH559> unto the messengers<WH4397> of Jephthah<WH3316>, Because Israel<WH3478> took away<WH3947> my land<WH776>, when they came up<WH5927> out of Egypt<WH4714>, from Arnon<WH769> even unto Jabbok<WH2999>, and unto Jordan<WH3383>: now therefore restore those lands again<WH7725> peaceably<WH7965>.


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> again<WH3254> unto the king<WH4428> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>:


btext:
And said<WH559> unto him, Thus saith<WH559> Jephthah<WH3316>, Israel<WH3478> took not away<WH3947> the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, nor the land<WH776> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>:


btext:
But when Israel<WH3478> came up<WH5927> from Egypt<WH4714>, and walked<WH3212> through the wilderness<WH4057> unto the Red<WH5488> sea<WH3220>, and came<WH935> to Kadesh<WH6946>;


btext:
Then Israel<WH3478> sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> unto the king<WH4428> of Edom<WH123>, saying<WH559>, Let me, I pray thee, pass through<WH5674> thy land<WH776>: but the king<WH4428> of Edom<WH123> would not hearken<WH8085> thereto. And in like manner they sent<WH7971> unto the king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124>: but he would<WH14> not consent: and Israel<WH3478> abode<WH3427> in Kadesh<WH6946>.


btext:
Then they went along<WH3212> through the wilderness<WH4057>, and compassed<WH5437> the land<WH776> of Edom<WH123>, and the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, and came<WH935> by the east side<WH4217><WH8121> of the land<WH776> of Moab<WH4124>, and pitched<WH2583> on the other side<WH5676> of Arnon<WH769>, but came<WH935> not within the border<WH1366> of Moab<WH4124>: for Arnon<WH769> was the border<WH1366> of Moab<WH4124>.


btext:
And Israel<WH3478> sent<WH7971> messengers<WH4397> unto Sihon<WH5511> king<WH4428> of the Amorites<WH567>, the king<WH4428> of Heshbon<WH2809>; and Israel<WH3478> said<WH559> unto him, Let us pass<WH5674>, we pray thee, through thy land<WH776> into<WH5704> my place<WH4725>.


btext:
But Sihon<WH5511> trusted<WH539> not Israel<WH3478> to pass<WH5674> through his coast<WH1366>: but Sihon<WH5511> gathered<WH622> all his people<WH5971> together<WH622>, and pitched<WH2583> in Jahaz<WH3096>, and fought<WH3898> against Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> delivered<WH5414> Sihon<WH5511> and all his people<WH5971> into the hand<WH3027> of Israel<WH3478>, and they smote<WH5221> them: so Israel<WH3478> possessed<WH3423> all the land<WH776> of the Amorites<WH567>, the inhabitants<WH3427> of that country<WH776>.


btext:
And they possessed<WH3423> all the coasts<WH1366> of the Amorites<WH567>, from Arnon<WH769> even unto Jabbok<WH2999>, and from the wilderness<WH4057> even unto Jordan<WH3383>.


btext:
So now the LORD<WH3068> God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478> hath dispossessed<WH3423> the Amorites<WH567> from before<WH6440> his people<WH5971> Israel<WH3478>, and shouldest thou possess<WH3423> it?


btext:
Wilt not thou possess<WH3423> that which Chemosh<WH3645> thy god<WH430> giveth thee to possess<WH3423>? So whomsoever the LORD<WH3068> our God<WH430> shall drive out<WH3423> from before<WH6440> us, them will we possess<WH3423>.


btext:
And now art thou any thing better<WH2896> than Balak<WH1111> the son<WH1121> of Zippor<WH6834>, king<WH4428> of Moab<WH4124>? did he ever<WH7378> strive<WH7378> against Israel<WH3478>, or did he ever<WH3898> fight<WH3898> against them,


btext:
While Israel<WH3478> dwelt<WH3427> in Heshbon<WH2809> and her towns<WH1323>, and in Aroer<WH6177> and her towns<WH1323>, and in all the cities<WH5892> that be along by the coasts<WH3027> of Arnon<WH769>, three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> years<WH8141>? why therefore did ye not recover<WH5337> them within that time<WH6256>?


btext:
Wherefore I have not sinned<WH2398> against thee, but thou doest<WH6213><WH853> me wrong<WH7451> to war<WH3898> against me: the LORD<WH3068> the Judge<WH8199> be judge<WH8199> this day<WH3117> between the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> and the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>.


btext:
Howbeit the king<WH4428> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> hearkened<WH8085> not unto the words<WH1697> of Jephthah<WH3316> which he sent<WH7971> him.


btext:
Then the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> came upon Jephthah<WH3316>, and he passed over<WH5674> Gilead<WH1568>, and Manasseh<WH4519>, and passed over<WH5674> Mizpeh<WH4708> of Gilead<WH1568>, and from Mizpeh<WH4708> of Gilead<WH1568> he passed over<WH5674> unto the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>.


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> vowed<WH5087> a vow<WH5088> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and said<WH559>, If thou shalt without fail<WH5414> deliver<WH5414> the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> into mine hands<WH3027>,


btext:
Then it shall be, that whatsoever<WH3318> cometh forth<WH3318> of the doors<WH1817> of my house<WH1004> to meet<WH7125> me, when I return<WH7725> in peace<WH7965> from the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, shall surely be the LORD'S<WH3068>, and I will offer it up<WH5927> for a burnt offering<WH5930>. / whatsoever…: Heb. that which cometh forth, which shall come forth / and…: or, or I will offer it, etc


btext:
So Jephthah<WH3316> passed over<WH5674> unto the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> to fight<WH3898> against them; and the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> them into his hands<WH3027>.


btext:
And he smote<WH5221> them from Aroer<WH6177>, even till thou come<WH935> to Minnith<WH4511>, even twenty<WH6242> cities<WH5892>, and unto the plain<WH58> of the vineyards<WH3754><WH64>, with a very<WH3966> great<WH1419> slaughter<WH4347>. Thus the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> were subdued<WH3665> before<WH6440> the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478>. / the plain: or, Abel


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> came<WH935> to Mizpeh<WH4709> unto his house<WH1004>, and, behold, his daughter<WH1323> came out<WH3318> to meet<WH7125> him with timbrels<WH8596> and with dances<WH4246>: and she was his only child<WH3173>; beside her he had neither son<WH1121> nor<WH176> daughter<WH1323>. / beside…: or, he had not of his own either son or daughter: Heb. of himself


btext:
And it came to pass, when he saw<WH7200> her, that he rent<WH7167> his clothes<WH899>, and said<WH559>, Alas<WH162>, my daughter<WH1323>! thou hast brought<WH3766> me very<WH3766> low<WH3766>, and thou art one of them that trouble<WH5916> me: for I have opened<WH6475> my mouth<WH6310> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and I cannot<WH3201> go back<WH7725>.


btext:
And she said<WH559> unto him, My father<WH1>, if thou hast opened<WH6475> thy mouth<WH6310> unto the LORD<WH3068>, do<WH6213> to me according to that which<WH834> hath proceeded<WH3318> out of thy mouth<WH6310>; forasmuch<WH310> as the LORD<WH3068> hath taken<WH6213> vengeance<WH5360> for thee of thine enemies<WH341>, even of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>.


btext:
And she said<WH559> unto her father<WH1>, Let this thing<WH1697> be done<WH6213> for me: let me alone<WH7503> two<WH8147> months<WH2320>, that I may go up<WH3212> and down<WH3381> upon the mountains<WH2022>, and bewail<WH1058> my virginity<WH1331>, I and my fellows<WH7464><WH7474>. / go up…: Heb. go and go down


btext:
And he said<WH559>, Go<WH3212>. And he sent her away<WH7971> for two<WH8147> months<WH2320>: and she went<WH3212> with her companions<WH7464>, and bewailed<WH1058> her virginity<WH1331> upon the mountains<WH2022>.


btext:
And it came to pass at the end<WH7093> of two<WH8147> months<WH2320>, that she returned<WH7725> unto her father<WH1>, who did<WH6213> with her according to his vow<WH5088> which he had vowed<WH5087>: and she knew<WH3045> no man<WH376>. And it was a custom<WH2706> in Israel<WH3478>, / custom: or, ordinance


btext:
That the daughters<WH1323> of Israel<WH3478> went<WH3212> yearly<WH3117><WH3117> to lament<WH8567> the daughter<WH1323> of Jephthah<WH3316> the Gileadite<WH1569> four<WH702> days<WH3117> in a year<WH8141>. / yearly: Heb. from year to year / to lament: or, to talk with


btext:
And the men<WH376> of Ephraim<WH669> gathered themselves together<WH6817>, and went<WH5674> northward<WH6828>, and said<WH559> unto Jephthah<WH3316>, Wherefore passedst thou over<WH5674> to fight<WH3898> against the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, and didst not call<WH7121> us to go<WH3212> with thee? we will burn<WH8313> thine house<WH1004> upon thee with fire<WH784>. / gathered…: Heb. were called


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> said<WH559> unto them, I and my people<WH5971> were<WH1961> at great<WH3966> strife<WH376><WH7379> with the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>; and when I called<WH2199> you, ye delivered<WH3467> me not out of their hands<WH3027>.


btext:
And when I saw<WH7200> that ye delivered<WH3467> me not, I put<WH7760> my life<WH5315> in my hands<WH3709>, and passed over<WH5674> against the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, and the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> them into my hand<WH3027>: wherefore then are ye come up<WH5927> unto me this day<WH3117>, to fight<WH3898> against me?


btext:
Then Jephthah<WH3316> gathered together<WH6908> all the men<WH582> of Gilead<WH1568>, and fought<WH3898> with Ephraim<WH669>: and the men<WH582> of Gilead<WH1568> smote<WH5221> Ephraim<WH669>, because they said<WH559>, Ye Gileadites<WH1568> are fugitives<WH6412> of Ephraim<WH669> among<WH8432> the Ephraimites<WH669>, and among<WH8432> the Manassites<WH4519>.


btext:
And the Gileadites<WH1568> took<WH3920> the passages<WH4569> of Jordan<WH3383> before the Ephraimites<WH669>: and it was so, that when those Ephraimites<WH669> which were escaped<WH6412> said<WH559>, Let me go over<WH5674>; that the men<WH582> of Gilead<WH1568> said<WH559> unto him, Art thou an Ephraimite<WH673>? If he said<WH559>, Nay;


btext:
Then said<WH559> they unto him, Say<WH559> now Shibboleth<WH7641>: and he said<WH559> Sibboleth<WH5451>: for he could not frame<WH3559> to pronounce<WH1696> it right<WH3559>. Then they took<WH270> him, and slew<WH7819> him at the passages<WH4569> of Jordan<WH3383>: and there fell<WH5307> at that time<WH6256> of the Ephraimites<WH669> forty<WH705> and two<WH8147> thousand<WH505>.


btext:
And Jephthah<WH3316> judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> six<WH8337> years<WH8141>. Then died<WH4191> Jephthah<WH3316> the Gileadite<WH1569>, and was buried<WH6912> in one of the cities<WH5892> of Gilead<WH1568>.


btext:
And he had thirty<WH7970> sons<WH1121>, and thirty<WH7970> daughters<WH1323>, whom he sent<WH7971> abroad<WH2351>, and took<WH935> in thirty<WH7970> daughters<WH1323> from abroad<WH2351> for his sons<WH1121>. And he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> seven<WH7651> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And after<WH310> him Elon<WH356>, a Zebulonite<WH2075>, judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478>; and he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> ten<WH6235> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And Elon<WH356> the Zebulonite<WH2075> died<WH4191>, and was buried<WH6912> in Aijalon<WH357> in the country<WH776> of Zebulun<WH2074>.


btext:
And after<WH310> him Abdon<WH5658> the son<WH1121> of Hillel<WH1985>, a Pirathonite<WH6553>, judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
And he had forty<WH705> sons<WH1121> and thirty<WH7970> nephews<WH1121><WH1121>, that rode<WH7392> on threescore and ten<WH7657> ass colts<WH5895>: and he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> eight<WH8083> years<WH8141>. / nephews: Heb. sons' sons


btext:
And Abdon<WH5658> the son<WH1121> of Hillel<WH1985> the Pirathonite<WH6553> died<WH4191>, and was buried<WH6912> in Pirathon<WH6552> in the land<WH776> of Ephraim<WH669>, in the mount<WH2022> of the Amalekites<WH6003>.


btext:
And the children<WH1121> of Israel<WH3478> did<WH6213> evil<WH7451> again<WH3254> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>; and the LORD<WH3068> delivered<WH5414> them into the hand<WH3027> of the Philistines<WH6430> forty<WH705> years<WH8141>. / did evil…: Heb. added to commit, etc


btext:
And there was a certain<WH259> man<WH376> of Zorah<WH6881>, of the family<WH4940> of the Danites<WH1839>, whose name<WH8034> was Manoah<WH4495>; and his wife<WH802> was barren<WH6135>, and bare<WH3205> not.


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> appeared<WH7200> unto the woman<WH802>, and said<WH559> unto her, Behold now, thou art barren<WH6135>, and bearest<WH3205> not: but thou shalt conceive<WH2029>, and bear<WH3205> a son<WH1121>.


btext:
Now therefore beware<WH8104>, I pray thee, and drink<WH8354> not wine<WH3196> nor strong drink<WH7941>, and eat<WH398> not any unclean<WH2931> thing:


btext:
For, lo, thou shalt conceive<WH2030>, and bear<WH3205> a son<WH1121>; and no razor<WH4177> shall come<WH5927> on his head<WH7218>: for the child<WH5288> shall be a Nazarite<WH5139> unto God<WH430> from the womb<WH990>: and he shall begin<WH2490> to deliver<WH3467> Israel<WH3478> out of the hand<WH3027> of the Philistines<WH6430>.


btext:
Then the woman<WH802> came<WH935> and told<WH559> her husband<WH376>, saying<WH559>, A man<WH376> of God<WH430> came<WH935> unto me, and his countenance<WH4758> was like the countenance<WH4758> of an angel<WH4397> of God<WH430>, very<WH3966> terrible<WH3372>: but I asked<WH7592> him not whence he was, neither told<WH5046> he me his name<WH8034>:


btext:
But he said<WH559> unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive<WH2030>, and bear<WH3205> a son<WH1121>; and now drink<WH7941> no wine<WH3196> nor strong drink<WH8354>, neither eat<WH398> any unclean<WH2932> thing: for the child<WH5288> shall be a Nazarite<WH5139> to God<WH430> from the womb<WH990> to the day<WH3117> of his death<WH4194>.


btext:
Then Manoah<WH4495> intreated<WH6279> the LORD<WH3068>, and said<WH559>, O<WH994> my Lord<WH136>, let<WH4994> the man<WH376> of God<WH430> which thou didst send<WH7971> come again<WH935> unto us, and teach<WH3384> us what we shall do<WH6213> unto the child<WH5288> that shall be born<WH3205>.


btext:
And God<WH430> hearkened<WH8085> to the voice<WH6963> of Manoah<WH4495>; and the angel<WH4397> of God<WH430> came again<WH935> unto the woman<WH802> as she sat<WH3427> in the field<WH7704>: but Manoah<WH4495> her husband<WH376> was not with her.


btext:
And the woman<WH802> made haste<WH4116>, and ran<WH7323>, and shewed<WH5046> her husband<WH376>, and said<WH559> unto him, Behold, the man<WH376> hath appeared<WH7200> unto me, that came<WH935> unto me the other day<WH3117>.


btext:
And Manoah<WH4495> arose<WH6965>, and went<WH3212> after<WH310> his wife<WH802>, and came<WH935> to the man<WH376>, and said<WH559> unto him, Art thou the man<WH376> that spakest<WH1696> unto the woman<WH802>? And he said<WH559>, I am.


btext:
And Manoah<WH4495> said<WH559>, Now let thy words<WH1697> come to pass<WH935>. How shall we order<WH4941> the child<WH5288>, and how shall we do<WH4639> unto him? / How shall we order…: Heb. What shall be the manner of the, etc / how shall we do…: or, what shall he do?: Heb. what shall be his work?


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Manoah<WH4495>, Of all that I said<WH559> unto the woman<WH802> let her beware<WH8104>.


btext:
She may not eat<WH398> of any thing that cometh<WH3318> of the vine<WH1612>, neither let her drink<WH8354> wine<WH3196> or strong drink<WH7941>, nor eat<WH398> any unclean<WH2932> thing: all that I commanded<WH6680> her let her observe<WH8104>.


btext:
And Manoah<WH4495> said<WH559> unto the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>, I pray thee, let us detain<WH6113> thee, until we shall have made ready<WH6213> a kid<WH1423><WH5795> for<WH6440> thee. / for thee: Heb. before thee


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Manoah<WH4495>, Though thou detain<WH6113> me, I will not eat<WH398> of thy bread<WH3899>: and if<WH518> thou wilt offer<WH6213> a burnt offering<WH5930>, thou must offer<WH5927> it unto the LORD<WH3068>. For Manoah<WH4495> knew<WH3045> not that he was an angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And Manoah<WH4495> said<WH559> unto the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>, What is thy name<WH8034>, that when thy sayings<WH1697> come to pass<WH935> we may do thee honour<WH3513>?


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto him, Why askest<WH7592> thou thus after my name<WH8034>, seeing it is secret<WH6383><WH6383>? / secret: or, wonderful


btext:
So Manoah<WH4495> took<WH3947> a kid<WH1423><WH5795> with a meat offering<WH4503>, and offered<WH5927> it upon a rock<WH6697> unto the LORD<WH3068>: and the angel did<WH6213> wondrously<WH6381>; and Manoah<WH4495> and his wife<WH802> looked on<WH7200>.


btext:
For it came to pass, when the flame<WH3851> went up<WH5927> toward heaven<WH8064> from off the altar<WH4196>, that the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> ascended<WH5927> in the flame<WH3851> of the altar<WH4196>. And Manoah<WH4495> and his wife<WH802> looked on<WH7200> it, and fell on<WH5307> their faces<WH6440> to the ground<WH776>.


btext:
But the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> did no more<WH3254> appear<WH7200> to Manoah<WH4495> and to his wife<WH802>. Then Manoah<WH4495> knew<WH3045> that he was an angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And Manoah<WH4495> said<WH559> unto his wife<WH802>, We shall surely<WH4191> die<WH4191>, because we have seen<WH7200> God<WH430>.


btext:
But his wife<WH802> said<WH559> unto him, If<WH3863> the LORD<WH3068> were pleased<WH2654> to kill<WH4191> us, he would not have received<WH3947> a burnt offering<WH5930> and a meat offering<WH4503> at our hands<WH3027>, neither would he have shewed<WH7200> us all these things, nor would as at this time<WH6256> have told<WH8085> us such things as these<WH2063>.


btext:
And the woman<WH802> bare<WH3205> a son<WH1121>, and called<WH7121> his name<WH8034> Samson<WH8123>: and the child<WH5288> grew<WH1431>, and the LORD<WH3068> blessed<WH1288> him.


btext:
And the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> began<WH2490> to move him at times<WH6470> in the camp<WH4264> of Dan<WH1835> between Zorah<WH6881> and Eshtaol<WH847>. / the camp…: Heb. Mahanehdan


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> went down<WH3381> to Timnath<WH8553>, and saw<WH7200> a woman<WH802> in Timnath<WH8553> of the daughters<WH1323> of the Philistines<WH6430>.


btext:
And he came up<WH5927>, and told<WH5046> his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517>, and said<WH559>, I have seen<WH7200> a woman<WH802> in Timnath<WH8553> of the daughters<WH1323> of the Philistines<WH6430>: now therefore get<WH3947> her for me to wife<WH802>.


btext:
Then his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517> said<WH559> unto him, Is there never<WH369> a woman<WH802> among the daughters<WH1323> of thy brethren<WH251>, or among all my people<WH5971>, that thou goest<WH1980> to take<WH3947> a wife<WH802> of the uncircumcised<WH6189> Philistines<WH6430>? And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> unto his father<WH1>, Get<WH3947> her for me; for she pleaseth me well<WH3474><WH5869>. / pleaseth…: Heb. is right in mine eyes


btext:
But his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517> knew<WH3045> not that it was of the LORD<WH3068>, that he sought<WH1245> an occasion<WH8385> against the Philistines<WH6430>: for at that time<WH6256> the Philistines<WH6430> had dominion<WH4910> over Israel<WH3478>.


btext:
Then went<WH3381> Samson<WH8123> down<WH3381>, and his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517>, to Timnath<WH8553>, and came<WH935> to the vineyards<WH3754> of Timnath<WH8553>: and, behold, a young<WH3715> lion<WH738> roared<WH7580> against<WH7125> him. / against…: Heb. in meeting him


btext:
And the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> came mightily<WH6743> upon him, and he rent<WH8156> him as he would have rent<WH8156> a kid<WH1423>, and he had nothing<WH3972> in his hand<WH3027>: but he told<WH5046> not his father<WH1> or his mother<WH517> what he had done<WH6213>.


btext:
And he went down<WH3381>, and talked<WH1696> with the woman<WH802>; and she pleased<WH3474> Samson<WH8123> well<WH3474><WH5869>.


btext:
And after a time<WH3117> he returned<WH7725> to take<WH3947> her, and he turned aside<WH5493> to see<WH7200> the carcase<WH4658> of the lion<WH738>: and, behold, there was a swarm<WH5712> of bees<WH1682> and honey<WH1706> in the carcase<WH1472> of the lion<WH738>.


btext:
And he took<WH7287> thereof in his hands<WH3709>, and went on<WH3212> eating<WH398>, and came<WH1980> to his father<WH1> and mother<WH517>, and he gave<WH5414> them, and they did eat<WH398>: but he told<WH5046> not them that he had taken<WH7287> the honey<WH1706> out of the carcase<WH1472> of the lion<WH738>.


btext:
So his father<WH1> went down<WH3381> unto the woman<WH802>: and Samson<WH8123> made<WH6213> there a feast<WH4960>; for so used the young men<WH970> to do<WH6213>.


btext:
And it came to pass, when they saw<WH7200> him, that they brought<WH3947> thirty<WH7970> companions<WH4828> to be with him.


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> unto them, I will now put forth<WH2330> a riddle<WH2420> unto you: if ye can certainly<WH5046> declare<WH5046> it me within the seven<WH7651> days<WH3117> of the feast<WH4960>, and find it out<WH4672>, then I will give<WH5414> you thirty<WH7970> sheets<WH5466> and thirty<WH7970> change<WH2487> of garments<WH899>: / sheets: or, shirts


btext:
But if ye cannot<WH3201> declare<WH5046> it me, then shall ye give<WH5414> me thirty<WH7970> sheets<WH5466> and thirty<WH7970> change<WH2487> of garments<WH899>. And they said<WH559> unto him, Put forth<WH2330> thy riddle<WH2420>, that we may hear<WH8085> it. / sheets: or, shirts


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto them, Out of the eater<WH398> came forth<WH3318> meat<WH3978>, and out of the strong<WH5794> came forth<WH3318> sweetness<WH4966>. And they could<WH3201> not in three<WH7969> days<WH3117> expound<WH5046> the riddle<WH2420>.


btext:
And it came to pass on the seventh<WH7637> day<WH3117>, that they said<WH559> unto Samson's<WH8123> wife<WH802>, Entice<WH6601> thy husband<WH376>, that he may declare<WH5046> unto us the riddle<WH2420>, lest we burn<WH8313> thee and thy father's<WH1> house<WH1004> with fire<WH784>: have ye called<WH7121> us to take that we have<WH3423>? is it not so? / take…: Heb. possess us, or, impoverish us?


btext:
And Samson's<WH8123> wife<WH802> wept<WH1058> before him, and said<WH559>, Thou dost but hate<WH8130> me, and lovest<WH157> me not: thou hast put forth<WH2330> a riddle<WH2420> unto the children<WH1121> of my people<WH5971>, and hast not told<WH5046> it me. And he said<WH559> unto her, Behold, I have not told<WH5046> it my father<WH1> nor my mother<WH517>, and shall I tell<WH5046> it thee?


btext:
And she wept<WH1058> before him the seven<WH7651> days<WH3117>, while their feast<WH4960> lasted<WH1961>: and it came to pass on the seventh<WH7637> day<WH3117>, that he told<WH5046> her, because she lay sore<WH6693> upon him: and she told<WH5046> the riddle<WH2420> to the children<WH1121> of her people<WH5971>. / the seven…: or, the rest of the seven days


btext:
And the men<WH582> of the city<WH5892> said<WH559> unto him on the seventh<WH7637> day<WH3117> before the sun<WH2775> went down<WH935>, What is sweeter<WH4966> than honey<WH1706>? and what is stronger<WH5794> than a lion<WH738>? And he said<WH559> unto them, If<WH3884> ye had not plowed<WH2790> with my heifer<WH5697>, ye had not found out<WH4672> my riddle<WH2420>.


btext:
And the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> came<WH6743> upon him, and he went down<WH3381> to Ashkelon<WH831>, and slew<WH5221> thirty<WH7970> men<WH376> of them, and took<WH3947> their spoil<WH2488>, and gave<WH5414> change<WH2487> of garments unto them which expounded<WH5046> the riddle<WH2420>. And his anger<WH639> was kindled<WH2734>, and he went up<WH5927> to his father's<WH1> house<WH1004>. / spoil: or, apparel


btext:
But Samson's<WH8123> wife<WH802> was given to his companion<WH4828>, whom he had used as his friend<WH7462>.


btext:
But it came to pass within a while after<WH3117>, in the time<WH3117> of wheat<WH2406> harvest<WH7105>, that Samson<WH8123> visited<WH6485> his wife<WH802> with a kid<WH1423><WH5795>; and he said<WH559>, I will go in<WH935> to my wife<WH802> into the chamber<WH2315>. But her father<WH1> would not suffer<WH5414> him to go in<WH935>.


btext:
And her father<WH1> said<WH559>, I verily<WH559> thought<WH559> that thou hadst utterly<WH8130> hated<WH8130> her; therefore I gave<WH5414> her to thy companion<WH4828>: is not her younger<WH6996> sister<WH269> fairer<WH2896> than she? take her, I pray thee, instead of her. / take…: Heb. let her be thine


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And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> concerning them, Now<WH6471> shall I be more blameless<WH5352> than the Philistines<WH6430>, though I do<WH6213> them a displeasure<WH7451>. / more…: or, blameless from the Philistines though, etc


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And Samson<WH8123> went<WH3212> and caught<WH3920> three<WH7969> hundred<WH3967> foxes<WH7776>, and took<WH3947> firebrands<WH3940>, and turned<WH6437> tail<WH2180> to tail<WH2180>, and put<WH7760> a<WH259> firebrand<WH3940> in the midst<WH8432> between two<WH8147> tails<WH2180>. / firebrands: or, torches


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And when he had set<WH1197> the brands<WH3940> on fire<WH784>, he let them go<WH7971> into the standing corn<WH7054> of the Philistines<WH6430>, and burnt up<WH1197> both the shocks<WH1430>, and also the standing corn<WH7054>, with the vineyards<WH3754> and olives<WH2132>.


btext:
Then the Philistines<WH6430> said<WH559>, Who hath done<WH6213> this? And they answered<WH559>, Samson<WH8123>, the son in law<WH2860> of the Timnite<WH8554>, because he had taken<WH3947> his wife<WH802>, and given<WH5414> her to his companion<WH4828>. And the Philistines<WH6430> came up<WH5927>, and burnt<WH8313> her and her father<WH1> with fire<WH784>.


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> unto them, Though<WH518> ye have done<WH6213> this<WH2063>, yet will I be avenged<WH5358> of you, and after<WH310> that I will cease<WH2308>.


btext:
And he smote<WH5221> them hip<WH7785> and<WH5921> thigh<WH3409> with a great<WH1419> slaughter<WH4347>: and he went down<WH3381> and dwelt<WH3427> in the top<WH5585> of the rock<WH5553> Etam<WH5862>.


btext:
Then the Philistines<WH6430> went up<WH5927>, and pitched<WH2583> in Judah<WH3063>, and spread<WH5203> themselves in Lehi<WH3896>.


btext:
And the men<WH376> of Judah<WH3063> said<WH559>, Why are ye come up<WH5927> against us? And they answered<WH559>, To bind<WH631> Samson<WH8123> are we come up<WH5927>, to do<WH6213> to him as he hath done<WH6213> to us.


btext:
Then three<WH7969> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> of Judah<WH3063> went<WH3381> to the top<WH5585> of the rock<WH5553> Etam<WH5862>, and said<WH559> to Samson<WH8123>, Knowest<WH3045> thou not that the Philistines<WH6430> are rulers<WH4910> over us? what is this that thou hast done<WH6213> unto us? And he said<WH559> unto them, As they did<WH6213> unto me, so have I done<WH6213> unto them. / went: Heb. went down


btext:
And they said<WH559> unto him, We are come down<WH3381> to bind<WH631> thee, that we may deliver<WH5414> thee into the hand<WH3027> of the Philistines<WH6430>. And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> unto them, Swear<WH7650> unto me, that ye will not fall upon<WH6293> me yourselves.


btext:
And they spake<WH559> unto him, saying<WH559>, No; but we will bind<WH631> thee fast<WH631>, and deliver<WH5414> thee into their hand<WH3027>: but surely<WH4191> we will not kill<WH4191> thee. And they bound<WH631> him with two<WH8147> new<WH2319> cords<WH5688>, and brought him up<WH5927> from the rock<WH5553>.


btext:
And when he came<WH935> unto Lehi<WH3896>, the Philistines<WH6430> shouted<WH7321> against<WH7125> him: and the Spirit<WH7307> of the LORD<WH3068> came mightily<WH6743> upon him, and the cords<WH5688> that were upon his arms<WH2220> became as flax<WH6593> that was burnt<WH1197> with fire<WH784>, and his bands<WH612> loosed<WH4549> from off his hands<WH3027>. / loosed: Heb. were melted


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And he found<WH4672> a new<WH2961> jawbone<WH3895> of an ass<WH2543>, and put forth<WH7971> his hand<WH3027>, and took<WH3947> it, and slew<WH5221> a thousand<WH505> men<WH376> therewith. / new: Heb. moist


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And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559>, With the jawbone<WH3895> of an ass<WH2543>, heaps<WH2565> upon heaps<WH2565>, with the jaw<WH3895> of an ass<WH2543> have I slain<WH5221> a thousand<WH505> men<WH376>. / heaps upon…: Heb. an heap, two heaps


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And it came to pass, when he had made an end<WH3615> of speaking<WH1696>, that he cast away<WH7993> the jawbone<WH3895> out of his hand<WH3027>, and called<WH7121> that place<WH4725> Ramathlehi<WH7437>. / Ramathlehi: that is, the lifting up of the jawbone, or, casting away of the jawbone


btext:
And he was sore<WH3966> athirst<WH6770>, and called<WH7121> on the LORD<WH3068>, and said<WH559>, Thou hast given<WH5414> this great<WH1419> deliverance<WH8668> into the hand<WH3027> of thy servant<WH5650>: and now shall I die<WH4191> for thirst<WH6772>, and fall<WH5307> into the hand<WH3027> of the uncircumcised<WH6189>?


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But God<WH430> clave<WH1234> an hollow place<WH4388> that was in the jaw<WH3895>, and there came<WH3318> water<WH4325> thereout; and when he had drunk<WH8354>, his spirit<WH7307> came again<WH7725>, and he revived<WH2421>: wherefore he called<WH7121> the name<WH8034> thereof Enhakkore<WH5875>, which is in Lehi<WH3896> unto this day<WH3117>. / Enhakkore: that is, the well of him that called or, cried / the jaw: or, Lehi


btext:
And he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> in the days<WH3117> of the Philistines<WH6430> twenty<WH6242> years<WH8141>.


btext:
Then went<WH3212> Samson<WH8123> to Gaza<WH5804>, and saw<WH7200> there an harlot<WH802><WH2181>, and went in<WH935> unto her. / harlot: Heb. a woman an harlot


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And it was told the Gazites<WH5841>, saying<WH559>, Samson<WH8123> is come<WH935> hither. And they compassed him in<WH5437>, and laid wait<WH693> for him all night<WH3915> in the gate<WH8179> of the city<WH5892>, and were quiet<WH2790> all the night<WH3915>, saying<WH559>, In the morning<WH1242>, when it is day<WH216>, we shall kill<WH2026> him. / quiet: Heb. silent


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And Samson<WH8123> lay<WH7901> till midnight<WH2677><WH3915>, and arose<WH6965> at midnight<WH2677><WH3915>, and took<WH270> the doors<WH1817> of the gate<WH8179> of the city<WH5892>, and the two<WH8147> posts<WH4201>, and went away<WH5265> with them, bar<WH1280> and all, and put<WH7760> them upon his shoulders<WH3802>, and carried them up<WH5927> to the top<WH7218> of an hill<WH2022> that is before<WH6440> Hebron<WH2275>. / bar…: Heb. with the bar


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And it came to pass afterward<WH310>, that he loved<WH157> a woman<WH802> in the valley<WH5158> of Sorek<WH7796>, whose name<WH8034> was Delilah<WH1807>. / in…: or, by the brook


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And the lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430> came up<WH5927> unto her, and said<WH559> unto her, Entice<WH6601> him, and see<WH7200> wherein his great<WH1419> strength<WH3581> lieth, and by what means we may prevail<WH3201> against him, that we may bind<WH631> him to afflict<WH6031> him: and we will give<WH5414> thee every one<WH376> of us eleven hundred<WH505><WH3967> pieces of silver<WH3701>. / afflict: or, humble


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And Delilah<WH1807> said<WH559> to Samson<WH8123>, Tell<WH5046> me, I pray thee, wherein thy great<WH1419> strength<WH3581> lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound<WH631> to afflict<WH6031> thee.


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And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> unto her, If they bind<WH631> me with seven<WH7651> green<WH3892> withs<WH3499> that were never dried<WH2717>, then shall I be weak<WH2470>, and be as another<WH259> man<WH120>. / green…: or, new cords: Heb. moist / another: Heb. one


btext:
Then the lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430> brought up<WH5927> to her seven<WH7651> green<WH3892> withs<WH3499> which had not been dried<WH2717>, and she bound<WH631> him with them. / green…: or, new cords: Heb. moist


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Now there were men lying in wait<WH693>, abiding<WH3427> with her in the chamber<WH2315>. And she said<WH559> unto him, The Philistines<WH6430> be upon thee, Samson<WH8123>. And he brake<WH5423> the withs<WH3499>, as a thread<WH6616> of tow<WH5296> is broken<WH5423> when it toucheth<WH7306> the fire<WH784>. So his strength<WH3581> was not known<WH3045>. / toucheth: Heb. smelleth


btext:
And Delilah<WH1807> said<WH559> unto Samson<WH8123>, Behold, thou hast mocked<WH2048> me, and told<WH1696> me lies<WH3577>: now tell<WH5046> me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound<WH631>.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto her, If they bind<WH631> me fast<WH631> with new<WH2319> ropes<WH5688> that never were occupied<WH4399><WH6213>, then shall I be weak<WH2470>, and be as another<WH259> man<WH120>. / that never…: Heb. wherewith work hath not been done


btext:
Delilah<WH1807> therefore took<WH3947> new<WH2319> ropes<WH5688>, and bound<WH631> him therewith, and said<WH559> unto him, The Philistines<WH6430> be upon thee, Samson<WH8123>. And there were liers in wait<WH693> abiding<WH3427> in the chamber<WH2315>. And he brake<WH5423> them from off his arms<WH2220> like a thread<WH2339>.


btext:
And Delilah<WH1807> said<WH559> unto Samson<WH8123>, Hitherto<WH2008> thou hast mocked<WH2048> me, and told<WH1696> me lies<WH3577>: tell<WH5046> me wherewith thou mightest be bound<WH631>. And he said<WH559> unto her, If thou weavest<WH707> the seven<WH7651> locks<WH4253> of my head<WH7218> with the web<WH4545>.


btext:
And she fastened<WH8628> it with the pin<WH3489>, and said<WH559> unto him, The Philistines<WH6430> be upon thee, Samson<WH8123>. And he awaked<WH3364> out of his sleep<WH8142>, and went away<WH5265> with the pin<WH3489> of the beam<WH708>, and with the web<WH4545>.


btext:
And she said<WH559> unto him, How<WH349> canst thou say<WH559>, I love<WH157> thee, when thine heart<WH3820> is not with me? thou hast mocked<WH2048> me these three<WH7969> times<WH6471>, and hast not told<WH5046> me wherein thy great<WH1419> strength<WH3581> lieth.


btext:
And it came to pass, when she pressed<WH6693> him daily<WH3117> with her words<WH1697>, and urged<WH509> him, so that his soul<WH5315> was vexed<WH7114> unto death<WH4191>; / vexed: Heb. shortened


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That he told<WH5046> her all his heart<WH3820>, and said<WH559> unto her, There hath not come<WH5927> a razor<WH4177> upon mine head<WH7218>; for I have been a Nazarite<WH5139> unto God<WH430> from my mother's<WH517> womb<WH990>: if I be shaven<WH1548>, then my strength<WH3581> will go<WH5493> from me, and I shall become weak<WH2470>, and be like any other man<WH120>.


btext:
And when Delilah<WH1807> saw<WH7200> that he had told<WH5046> her all his heart<WH3820>, she sent<WH7971> and called<WH7121> for the lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430>, saying<WH559>, Come up<WH5927> this once<WH6471>, for he hath shewed<WH5046> me all his heart<WH3820>. Then the lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430> came up<WH5927> unto her, and brought<WH5927> money<WH3701> in their hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And she made him sleep<WH3462> upon her knees<WH1290>; and she called<WH7121> for a man<WH376>, and she caused him to shave off<WH1548> the seven<WH7651> locks<WH4253> of his head<WH7218>; and she began<WH2490> to afflict<WH6031> him, and his strength<WH3581> went<WH5493> from him.


btext:
And she said<WH559>, The Philistines<WH6430> be upon thee, Samson<WH8123>. And he awoke<WH3364> out of his sleep<WH8142>, and said<WH559>, I will go out<WH3318> as at other times before<WH6471>, and shake<WH5287> myself. And he wist<WH3045> not that the LORD<WH3068> was departed<WH5493> from him.


btext:
But the Philistines<WH6430> took<WH270> him, and put out<WH5365> his eyes<WH5869>, and brought him down<WH3381> to Gaza<WH5804>, and bound<WH631> him with fetters of brass<WH5178>; and he did grind<WH2912> in the prison<WH631> house<WH1004>. / put out: Heb. bored out


btext:
Howbeit the hair<WH8181> of his head<WH7218> began<WH2490> to grow again<WH6779> after<WH834> he was shaven<WH1548>. / after…: or, as when he was shaven


btext:
Then the lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430> gathered them together<WH622> for to offer<WH2076> a great<WH1419> sacrifice<WH2077> unto Dagon<WH1712> their god<WH430>, and to rejoice<WH8057>: for they said<WH559>, Our god<WH430> hath delivered<WH5414> Samson<WH8123> our enemy<WH341> into our hand<WH3027>.


btext:
And when the people<WH5971> saw<WH7200> him, they praised<WH1984> their god<WH430>: for they said<WH559>, Our god<WH430> hath delivered<WH5414> into our hands<WH3027> our enemy<WH341>, and the destroyer<WH2717> of our country<WH776>, which slew<WH2491> many<WH7235> of us. / which…: Heb. and who multiplied our slain


btext:
And it came to pass, when their hearts<WH3820> were merry<WH2896>, that they said<WH559>, Call<WH7121> for Samson<WH8123>, that he may make us sport<WH7832>. And they called<WH7121> for Samson<WH8123> out of the prison<WH631> house<WH1004>; and he made them<WH6440> sport<WH6711>: and they set<WH5975> him between the pillars<WH5982>. / them: Heb. before them


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559> unto the lad<WH5288> that held<WH2388> him by the hand<WH3027>, Suffer<WH3240> me that I may feel<WH4184><WH3237> the pillars<WH5982> whereupon the house<WH1004> standeth<WH3559>, that I may lean<WH8172> upon them.


btext:
Now the house<WH1004> was full<WH4390> of men<WH582> and women<WH802>; and all the lords<WH5633> of the Philistines<WH6430> were there; and there were upon the roof<WH1406> about three<WH7969> thousand<WH505> men<WH376> and women<WH802>, that beheld<WH7200> while Samson<WH8123> made sport<WH7832>.


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> called<WH7121> unto the LORD<WH3068>, and said<WH559>, O Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069>, remember<WH2142> me, I pray thee, and strengthen<WH2388> me, I pray thee, only this once<WH6471>, O God<WH430>, that I may be at once<WH259> avenged<WH5358><WH5359> of the Philistines<WH6430> for my two<WH8147> eyes<WH5869>.


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> took hold<WH3943> of the two<WH8147> middle<WH8432> pillars<WH5982> upon which the house<WH1004> stood<WH3559>, and on which it was borne up<WH5564>, of the one<WH259> with his right hand<WH3225>, and of the other<WH259> with his left<WH8040>. / on which…: or, he leaned on them


btext:
And Samson<WH8123> said<WH559>, Let me die<WH4191><WH5315> with the Philistines<WH6430>. And he bowed<WH5186> himself with all his might<WH3581>; and the house<WH1004> fell<WH5307> upon the lords<WH5633>, and upon all the people<WH5971> that were therein. So the dead<WH4191> which he slew<WH4191> at his death<WH4194> were more<WH7227> than they which he slew<WH4191> in his life<WH2416>. / me: Heb. my soul


btext:
Then his brethren<WH251> and all the house<WH1004> of his father<WH1> came down<WH3381>, and took<WH5375> him, and brought him up<WH5927>, and buried<WH6912> him between Zorah<WH6881> and Eshtaol<WH847> in the buryingplace<WH6913> of Manoah<WH4495> his father<WH1>. And he judged<WH8199> Israel<WH3478> twenty<WH6242> years<WH8141>.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto his mother<WH517>, The eleven hundred<WH505><WH3967> shekels of silver<WH3701> that were taken<WH3947> from thee, about which thou cursedst<WH422>, and spakest<WH559> of also in mine ears<WH241>, behold, the silver<WH3701> is with me; I took<WH3947> it. And his mother<WH517> said<WH559>, Blessed<WH1288> be thou of the LORD<WH3068>, my son<WH1121>.


