Joshua 11:6

New English Translation

The Lord told Joshua, “Don’t be afraid of them, for about this time tomorrow I will cause all of them to lie dead before Israel. You must hamstring their horses and burn their chariots.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:4

David seized from him 1,700 charioteers and 20,000 infantrymen. David cut the hamstrings of all but a hundred of the chariot horses.

2 Kings 6:16

He replied, “Don’t be afraid, for our side outnumbers them.”

2 Chronicles 20:16

Tomorrow march down against them as they come up the Ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the ravine in front of the Desert of Jeruel.

Psalm 46:10

He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

Psalm 46:11

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

Psalm 46:9

He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

Proverbs 20:7

The righteous person behaves in integrity; blessed are his children after him.

Isaiah 30:16

You say, ‘No, we will flee on horses,’ so you will indeed flee. You say, ‘We will ride on fast horses,’ so your pursuers will be fast.

Isaiah 31:1

Those who go down to Egypt for help are as good as dead, those who rely on war horses, and trust in Egypt’s many chariots and in their many, many horsemen. But they do not rely on the Holy One of Israel and do not seek help from the Lord.

Ezekiel 39:9

“‘Then those who live in the cities of Israel will go out and use the weapons for kindling – the shields, bows and arrows, war clubs and spears – they will burn them for seven years.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria cannot save us; we will not ride warhorses. We will never again say, ‘Our gods’ to what our own hands have made. For only you will show compassion to Orphan Israel!”

Nahum 2:13

“I am against you!” declares the Lord who commands armies: “I will burn your chariots with fire; the sword will devour your young lions; you will no longer prey upon the land; the voices of your messengers will no longer be heard.”

Deuteronomy 7:16

You must destroy all the people whom the Lord your God is about to deliver over to you; you must not pity them or worship their gods, for that will be a snare to you.

Joshua 10:8

The Lord told Joshua, “Don’t be afraid of them, for I am handing them over to you. Not one of them can resist you.”

Joshua 11:5

All these kings gathered and joined forces at the Waters of Merom to fight Israel.

Joshua 11:7

Joshua and his whole army caught them by surprise at the Waters of Merom and attacked them.

Joshua 11:9

Joshua did to them as the Lord had commanded him; he hamstrung their horses and burned their chariots.

Joshua 3:5

Joshua told the people, “Ritually consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will perform miraculous deeds among you.”

Judges 20:28

Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, was serving the Lord in those days), “Should we once more march out to fight the Benjaminites our brothers, or should we quit?” The Lord said, “Attack, for tomorrow I will hand them over to you.”

Judges 7:9

That night the Lord said to Gideon, “Get up! Attack the camp, for I am handing it over to you.

1 Samuel 11:9

They said to the messengers who had come, “Here’s what you should say to the men of Jabesh Gilead: ‘Tomorrow deliverance will come to you when the sun is fully up.’” When the messengers went and told the men of Jabesh Gilead, they were happy.