Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds—except Hazor, which Joshua burned. New Living Translation But the Israelites did not burn any of the towns built on mounds except Hazor, which Joshua burned. English Standard Version But none of the cities that stood on mounds did Israel burn, except Hazor alone; that Joshua burned. Berean Standard Bible Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned. King James Bible But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. New King James Version But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, except Hazor only, which Joshua burned. New American Standard Bible However, Israel did not burn any cities that stood on their mounds, except Hazor alone, which Joshua burned. NASB 1995 However, Israel did not burn any cities that stood on their mounds, except Hazor alone, which Joshua burned. NASB 1977 However, Israel did not burn any cities that stood on their mounds, except Hazor alone, which Joshua burned. Legacy Standard Bible However, Israel did not burn any cities that stood on their mounds, except Hazor alone, which Joshua burned. Amplified Bible But Israel did not burn any of the cities that stood [walled and fortified] on their mounds, except Hazor alone, which Joshua burned. Christian Standard Bible However, Israel did not burn any of the cities that stood on their mounds except Hazor, which Joshua burned. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, Israel did not burn any of the cities that stood on their mounds except Hazor, which Joshua burned. American Standard Version But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. English Revised Version But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. GOD'S WORD® Translation Israel did not burn cities built on mounds. However, Joshua made an exception and burned Hazor. Good News Translation However, the Israelites did not burn any of the cities built on mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua did burn. International Standard Version However, Israel did not burn any of the cities that had been built on mounds of ruins, except for Hazor only, which Joshua burned. Majority Standard Bible Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned. NET Bible But Israel did not burn any of the cities located on mounds, except for Hazor; it was the only one Joshua burned. New Heart English Bible But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, except Hazor only. Joshua burned that. Webster's Bible Translation But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. World English Bible But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, except Hazor only. Joshua burned that. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOnly, all the cities which are standing by their hill, Israel has not burned them—except Joshua has burned Hazor, only; Young's Literal Translation Only, all the cities which are standing by their hill, Israel hath not burned them, save Hazor only, it hath Joshua burnt; Smith's Literal Translation Only all the cities standing upon their heap, Israel burnt them not, except Hazor only Joshua burnt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleExcept the cities that were on hills and high places, the rest Israel burned: only Asor that was very strong he consumed with fire. Catholic Public Domain Version And except for the cities that were on hills and in elevated places, the rest Israel burned. One only, highly-fortified Hazor, was consumed with fire. New American Bible However, Israel did not destroy by fire any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned. New Revised Standard Version But Israel burned none of the towns that stood on mounds except Hazor, which Joshua did burn. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the towns that stood on the hills did Israel burn, and Joshua burned Hazor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Israel burned all these cities that stood on the hills, and Yeshua burned Khetsur OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only--that did Joshua burn. Brenton Septuagint Translation But all the walled cities Israel burnt not; but Israel burnt Asor only. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Conquest of the Northern Cities…12Joshua captured all these kings and their cities and put them to the sword. He devoted them to destruction, as Moses the LORD’s servant had commanded. 13Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds, except Hazor, which Joshua burned. 14The Israelites took for themselves all the plunder and livestock of these cities, but they put all the people to the sword until they had completely destroyed them, not sparing anyone who breathed.… Cross References Deuteronomy 20:16-18 However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes. / For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you, / so that they cannot teach you to do all the detestable things they do for their gods, and so cause you to sin against the LORD your God. Joshua 6:24 Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. 2 Kings 19:25 Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it; in days of old I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should crush fortified cities into piles of rubble. Isaiah 37:26 Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it; in days of old I planned it. Now I have brought it to pass, that you should crush fortified cities into piles of rubble. Jeremiah 33:4 For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the palaces of the kings of Judah that have been torn down for defense against the siege ramps and the sword: Ezekiel 26:4 They will destroy the walls of Tyre and demolish her towers. I will scrape the soil from her and make her a bare rock. Ezekiel 26:12 They will plunder your wealth and pillage your merchandise. They will demolish your walls, tear down your beautiful homes, and throw your stones and timber and soil into the water. 2 Chronicles 32:29 He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth. 1 Kings 9:15-17 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, Judges 1:8 Then the men of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. They put the city to the sword and set it on fire. Judges 1:25 So the man showed them the entrance to the city, and they put the city to the sword but released that man and all his family. 2 Samuel 12:31 David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes, and he made them work at the brick kilns. He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 4:41 These who were noted by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites in their dwellings as well as the Meunites who were there, devoting them to destruction even to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks. Matthew 11:20-24 Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ... Luke 10:13-15 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! Treasury of Scripture But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. Jeremiah 30:18 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob's tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. Jump to Previous Alone Built Burn Burned Burnt Cities Earth Except Hazor Hill Hills However Israel Joshua Mounds Save Standing Stood Strength TownsJump to Next Alone Built Burn Burned Burnt Cities Earth Except Hazor Hill Hills However Israel Joshua Mounds Save Standing Stood Strength TownsJoshua 11 1. Diverse kings overcome at the waters of Merom10. Hazor is taken and burnt 16. All the country taken by Joshua 21. The Anakims cut off 23. The land rests from war Yet Israel did not burn any of the cities built on their mounds This phrase indicates a strategic decision by the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan. The "mounds" refer to ancient fortified cities often built on elevated ground, known as "tells." These cities were typically well-defended and served as administrative centers. The decision not to burn these cities suggests a desire to preserve them for future use, reflecting a practical approach to settlement and governance. This restraint aligns with God's instructions to Israel to inherit the land and its cities (Deuteronomy 6:10-11), emphasizing the continuity of civilization under new leadership. except Hazor, which Joshua burned. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel who succeeded Moses. He was tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and conquering it. 2. Israel The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They were commanded to take possession of the Promised Land. 3. Hazor A significant Canaanite city and the head of all those kingdoms. It was the only city burned by Joshua during this campaign. 4. Canaanite Cities These were the cities in the land of Canaan that Israel was commanded to conquer. They were often built on mounds, known as "tels." 5. Mounds (Tels) Elevated sites where cities were built, often for strategic defense purposes. These mounds were not destroyed except for Hazor. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsJoshua's actions reflect obedience to God's specific instructions. We are reminded of the importance of following God's guidance in our lives, even when it involves difficult decisions. Selective Destruction The decision to burn only Hazor highlights the need for discernment in our actions. Not every situation requires the same response; we must seek God's wisdom for each circumstance. Spiritual Warfare Just as Israel faced physical battles, Christians face spiritual battles. We must be vigilant and prepared to confront spiritual strongholds in our lives. Legacy and Influence Hazor's repeated mention in Scripture underscores the lasting impact of our actions. We should consider the legacy we are building and its influence on future generations.(13) The cities that stood still in their strength.--Literally, that stood on their mounds ("quaeerant in collibus et in tumulis sitae."--Vulg.). Comp. Joshua 11:20. We may fairly suppose that Jericho and Ai committed themselves to hostile measures against Israel, though they were not able to send forth armies against Joshua before they were attacked. Those who "stood still in their strength" are those who remained absolutely neutral in the war. "The men of Jericho fought against you" (Joshua 24:11).Verse 13. - The cities that stood still in their strength. This is the rendering of the Chaldee version. The LXX. has κεχωματισμένας, heaped up, i.e., defended with mounds. Rather, on their hill ("in collibus et in tumulis sitae," Vulg.). As many of the towns in Italy, and the castles in Germany in the middle ages, so these Phoenician cities were placed upon hills, that they might be more easily defended. The various tribes of Palestine were no doubt continually at war, and, as regards these northern tribes at least, were not accustomed to subsist by commerce. Therefore each of these cities stood (the Hebrew עמד surely implies situation here) on its own hill, a detail possibly obtained from an eyewitness, who was probably struck by this feature of the district, a feature he had not observed before. The expression is used, however, as Masius observes, by Jeremiah (Joshua 30:18). Knobel observes that all the early versions have no suffix here. What he calls the "free translation," however, of the LXX. (which has αὐτῶν) requires the suffix, though the Vulgate requires none. We must not adopt the very plausible explanation of Knobel and others that Joshua burnt the cities in the valleys, but spared the cities on the hills, because they could be more easily defended (see Joshua 17:16; Judges 1:19, 34), since we read that Hazor alone was burnt. The word here translated hill (Tell, Arabic) is one with which we are familiar in the modern name of places in Palestine (see note on Joshua 8:28). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yetרַ֣ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc did not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no burn שְׂרָפָ֖ם (śə·rā·p̄ām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 8313: To be, on fire any כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of the cities הֶעָרִ֗ים (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement built הָעֹֽמְדוֹת֙ (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏō·wṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their mounds, תִּלָּ֔ם (til·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8510: A mound except זוּלָתִ֛י (zū·lā·ṯî) Preposition Strong's 2108: Scattering, removal, except Hazor, חָצ֥וֹר (ḥā·ṣō·wr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2674: Hazor -- the name of several places in Palestine, also one in Arabia which Joshua יְהוֹשֻֽׁעַ׃ (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 burned. שָׂרַ֥ף (śā·rap̄) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8313: To be, on fire Links Joshua 11:13 NIVJoshua 11:13 NLT Joshua 11:13 ESV Joshua 11:13 NASB Joshua 11:13 KJV Joshua 11:13 BibleApps.com Joshua 11:13 Biblia Paralela Joshua 11:13 Chinese Bible Joshua 11:13 French Bible Joshua 11:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 11:13 But as for the cities that stood (Josh. 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