Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.” New Living Translation “Don’t ever be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua told his men. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD is going to do this to all of your enemies.” English Standard Version And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.” Berean Standard Bible “Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” King James Bible And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. New King James Version Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.” New American Standard Bible Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all your enemies with whom you fight.” NASB 1995 Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.” NASB 1977 Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.” Legacy Standard Bible Joshua then said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, for thus Yahweh will do to all your enemies with whom you fight.” Amplified Bible Joshua said to them, “Do not fear or be dismayed (intimidated)! Be strong and courageous, for this is what the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you [are about to] fight.” Christian Standard Bible Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” American Standard Version And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: for thus shall Jehovah do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. Contemporary English Version and Joshua continued, "Don't ever be afraid or discouraged. Be brave and strong. This is what the LORD will do to all your enemies." English Revised Version And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua told them, "Don't be afraid or terrified! Be strong and courageous, because this is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you're fighting against." Good News Translation Then Joshua said to his officers, "Don't be afraid or discouraged. Be determined and confident because this is what the LORD is going to do to all your enemies." International Standard Version Joshua told the army, "Don't fear or be dismayed! Be strong and courageous, because this is how the LORD will treat all of your enemies whom you fight." Majority Standard Bible ?Do not be afraid or discouraged,? Joshua said. ?Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.? NET Bible Then Joshua said to them, "Don't be afraid and don't panic! Be strong and brave, for the LORD will do the same thing to all your enemies you fight. New Heart English Bible Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed. Be strong and of good courage, for the LORD will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight." Webster's Bible Translation And Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. World English Bible Joshua said to them, “Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Be strong and courageous, for Yahweh will do this to all your enemies against whom you fight.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua says to them, “Do not fear, nor be frightened; be strong and courageous; for thus does YHWH do to all your enemies with whom you are fighting”; Young's Literal Translation And Joshua saith unto them, 'Fear not, nor be affrighted; be strong and courageous; for thus doth Jehovah do to all your enemies with whom ye are fighting;' Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will say to them, Ye shall not fear and ye shall not be dismayed; be strong and be active, for thus will Jehovah do to all your enemies whom ye war against them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe said again to them: Fear not, neither be ye dismayed, take courage and be strong: for so will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight. Catholic Public Domain Version he spoke to them again: “Do not be afraid, and do not dread. Be strengthened and be steadfast. For so will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight.” New American Bible Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed, be firm and steadfast. This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies against whom you fight.” New Revised Standard Version And Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous; for thus the LORD will do to all the enemies against whom you fight.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage; for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom you fight. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua said to them: “You shall not be afraid and you shall not tremble. Be strengthened and be strong, because thus LORD JEHOVAH does to all your enemies with whom you fight” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joshua said unto them: 'Fear not, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage; for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua said to them, Do not fear them, neither be cowardly; be courageous and strong, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies, against whom ye fight. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Victory at Makkedah…24When they had brought the kings to Joshua, he summoned all the men of Israel and said to the army commanders who had accompanied him, “Come here and put your feet on the necks of these kings.” So the commanders came forward and put their feet on their necks. 25“Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.” 26After this, Joshua struck down and killed the kings, and he hung their bodies on five trees and left them there until evening.… Cross References Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Treasury of Scripture And Joshua said to them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom you fight. Fear not Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… 1 Samuel 17:37 David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. be strong Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. thus shall Deuteronomy 3:21,22 And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest… Deuteronomy 7:19 The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid. Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Jump to Previous Affrighted Afraid Courage Courageous Discouraged Dismayed Enemies Heart Joshua Strong Troubled WarJump to Next Affrighted Afraid Courage Courageous Discouraged Dismayed Enemies Heart Joshua Strong Troubled WarJoshua 10 1. Five kings war against Gibeon6. Joshua rescues it 10. God fights against them with hailstones 12. The sun and moon stand still at the word of Joshua 16. The five kings are murdered in a cave 22. They are brought forth 24. scornfully used 26. and hanged 28. Seven kings more are conquered 43. Joshua returns to Gilgal Do not be afraid or discouraged, This phrase is a recurring theme in the book of Joshua and throughout the Bible, emphasizing trust in God's promises and presence. It echoes God's earlier command to Joshua in Joshua 1:9, reinforcing the idea that fear and discouragement are overcome by faith. The Israelites faced formidable enemies, but they were reminded that their strength came from God, not their own abilities. This encouragement is also seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, where Moses tells the Israelites not to fear because God goes with them. Joshua said. Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, Joshua is a central figure in this passage. He is known for his military leadership and faithfulness to God's commands. 2. The Israelites The people of God, who are in the process of conquering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. 3. The Amorite Kings The enemies of Israel in this context, representing the opposition that God's people face in their journey to claim the land promised to them. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate source of strength and victory for Israel. Teaching Points Courage in the Face of AdversityJust as Joshua encouraged the Israelites, believers today are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in God's promises and presence. God's Faithfulness The assurance that "the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight" reminds us of God's faithfulness to fulfill His promises and support His people in their battles. Spiritual Warfare The physical battles of the Israelites can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual battles Christians face. We are called to rely on God's strength and not our own. Leadership and Encouragement Joshua's role as a leader who encourages his people is a model for Christian leaders today, who should inspire confidence and faith in God's power. Overcoming Fear The repeated command to not be afraid or discouraged highlights the importance of overcoming fear through faith in God.(25) Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage.--The very words spoken to Joshua by Jehovah (Joshua 1:9) with the exception of the word for fear, which is stronger in Joshua 1:9. Even ordinary fear is needless. Alarm is not to be thought of.Verse 25. ? Fear not, nor be dismayed. As Keil remarks, these arc the very words which God used to Joshua when He bade him enter upon his great task. See Joshua 1:9. So now may the experience of one Christian in the warfare against the powers of evil be imparted as encouragement to another. Ye fight. The word "ye" is emphatic. Perhaps Joshua would convey the idea that the Israelites were not to attribute their success to their leader, or to any Divine favor resting upon him as an individual, but to believe that, as long as they served God faithfully, His presence would be as much with them as it was at that particular time and under that particular leader. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid תִּֽירְא֖וּ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged,” תֵּחָ֑תּוּ (tê·ḥāt·tū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites said. וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Be strong חִזְק֣וּ (ḥiz·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous, וְאִמְצ֔וּ (wə·’im·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will do יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make this כָ֗כָה (ḵā·ḵāh) Adverb Strong's 3602: Just so to all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the enemies אֹ֣יְבֵיכֶ֔ם (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary you אַתֶּ֖ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you fight.” נִלְחָמִ֥ים (nil·ḥā·mîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle Links Joshua 10:25 NIVJoshua 10:25 NLT Joshua 10:25 ESV Joshua 10:25 NASB Joshua 10:25 KJV Joshua 10:25 BibleApps.com Joshua 10:25 Biblia Paralela Joshua 10:25 Chinese Bible Joshua 10:25 French Bible Joshua 10:25 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 10:25 Joshua said to them Don't be afraid (Josh. 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