Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “But if you turn away and ally yourselves with the survivors of these nations that remain among you and if you intermarry with them and associate with them, New Living Translation “But if you turn away from him and cling to the customs of the survivors of these nations remaining among you, and if you intermarry with them, English Standard Version For if you turn back and cling to the remnant of these nations remaining among you and make marriages with them, so that you associate with them and they with you, Berean Standard Bible For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, King James Bible Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you: New King James Version Or else, if indeed you do go back, and cling to the remnant of these nations—these that remain among you—and make marriages with them, and go in to them and they to you, New American Standard Bible For if you ever go back and cling to the rest of these nations, these which remain with you, and intermarry with them, so that you associate with them and they with you, NASB 1995 “For if you ever go back and cling to the rest of these nations, these which remain among you, and intermarry with them, so that you associate with them and they with you, NASB 1977 “For if you ever go back and cling to the rest of these nations, these which remain among you, and intermarry with them, so that you associate with them and they with you, Legacy Standard Bible For if you ever turn back and cling to the rest of these nations, these which remain among you, and intermarry with them, so that you go along with them and they with you, Amplified Bible For if you ever turn back and cling to the rest of these nations, these that are left among you, and intermarry with them, so that you associate with them and they with you, Christian Standard Bible If you ever turn away and become loyal to the rest of these nations remaining among you, and if you intermarry or associate with them and they with you, Holman Christian Standard Bible For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations remaining among you, and if you intermarry or associate with them and they with you, American Standard Version Else if ye do at all go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you; English Revised Version Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you: GOD'S WORD® Translation "But if you turn away and go along with the other nations within your [borders], if you intermarry with them or associate with them, Good News Translation If you are disloyal and join with the nations that are still left among you and intermarry with them, International Standard Version because if you ever turn back and cling to those who remain of these nations by intermarrying with them and associating one with another, NET Bible But if you ever turn away and make alliances with these nations that remain near you, and intermarry with them and establish friendly relations with them, New Heart English Bible Else if you do at all go back, and hold fast to the remnant of these nations, even these who remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in to them, and they to you; Webster's Bible Translation Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave to the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and associate with them, and they with you: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, World English Bible “But if you do at all go back, and hold fast to the remnant of these nations, even these who remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in to them, and they to you; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut—if you turn back at all and have cleaved to the remnant of these nations, these who are left with you, and intermarried with them, and gone in to them, and they to you, Young's Literal Translation 'But -- if ye at all turn back and have cleaved to the remnant of these nations, these who are left with you, and intermarried with them, and gone in to them, and they to you, Smith's Literal Translation For if turning back, ye shall turn back and cleave to the remainder of these nations, these being left with you, and marry with them, and go in to them, and they in to you, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if you will embrace the errors of these nations that dwell among you, and make marriages with them, and join friendships: Catholic Public Domain Version But if you choose to cling to the errors of these nations that live among you, and to mix with them by marriage, and to join with them by friendship, New American Bible For if you ever turn away from him and join with the remnant of these nations that survive among you, by intermarrying and intermingling with them, New Revised Standard Version For if you turn back, and join the survivors of these nations left here among you, and intermarry with them, so that you marry their women and they yours, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor if you ever turn back and join the remnant of these nations that remain among you and make marriages with them and mix with them and they with you; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But if you will return and you will cleave to the remainder of these nations who were left among you, and you shall be to them sonsinlaw, and you shall be joined to them and those among you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you; Brenton Septuagint Translation For if ye shall turn aside and attach yourselves to these nations that are left with you, and make marriages with them, and become mingled with them and they with you, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua's Charge to Leaders…11Therefore watch yourselves carefully, that you love the LORD your God. 12For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, 13know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.… Cross References Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you. Judges 2:2-3 and you are not to make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall tear down their altars.’ Yet you have not obeyed My voice. What is this you have done? / So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.” Exodus 34:12-16 Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst. / Rather, you must tear down their altars, smash their sacred stones, and chop down their Asherah poles. / For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. ... 1 Kings 11:2 These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. Deuteronomy 31:16 And the LORD said to Moses, “You will soon rest with your fathers, and these people will rise up and prostitute themselves with the foreign gods of the land they are entering. They will forsake Me and break the covenant I have made with them. Numbers 33:55 But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you settle. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ... Psalm 106:34-36 They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. / They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. Ezra 9:12 Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’ Nehemiah 13:25-27 I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! / Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. / Must we now hear that you too are doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?” Hosea 4:17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. 2 Peter 2:20-22 If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. Treasury of Scripture Else if you do in any wise go back, and join to the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in to them, and they to you: go back Psalm 36:3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good. Psalm 125:5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. Isaiah 1:4 Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. cleave Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 34:3 And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob, and he loved the damsel, and spake kindly unto the damsel. 1 Samuel 18:1-3 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul… shall make Exodus 34:12-16 Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee: … Deuteronomy 7:3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son. 1 Kings 11:4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. Jump to Previous Ally Associate Cleave Cling Hold Intermarry Join Joining Marriages Married Marry Nations Remnant Residue Rest Turn Wise Women YourselvesJump to Next Ally Associate Cleave Cling Hold Intermarry Join Joining Marriages Married Marry Nations Remnant Residue Rest Turn Wise Women YourselvesJoshua 23 1. Joshua's exhortation before his death3. by former benefits 5. by promises 11. and by threatenings For if you turn away This phrase serves as a warning against apostasy, highlighting the importance of remaining faithful to God. The Israelites were often tempted to turn away from God, as seen in the cycles of sin and repentance throughout the Book of Judges. This warning is consistent with the covenantal language found in Deuteronomy, where blessings and curses are outlined based on Israel's obedience or disobedience. and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you and if you intermarry and associate with them Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel who succeeded Moses, delivering a farewell address to the Israelites in this chapter. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are being warned by Joshua about the dangers of turning away from God. 3. Canaanite Nations The remaining nations in the Promised Land, representing potential sources of idolatry and sin for the Israelites. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 5. Intermarriage A specific concern for Joshua, as it could lead to the Israelites adopting pagan practices and turning away from God. Teaching Points The Danger of CompromiseCompromise with ungodly influences can lead to spiritual decline. Just as Joshua warned the Israelites, Christians today must be vigilant about the influences they allow into their lives. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commands is crucial for maintaining a strong relationship with Him. The Israelites were called to remain faithful to God's covenant, and believers today are called to live according to God's Word. Guarding Against Idolatry Idolatry can take many forms, not just the worship of physical idols. Believers must guard their hearts against anything that takes precedence over their relationship with God. The Role of Community The community of believers plays a vital role in encouraging one another to remain faithful. Just as the Israelites were a community, the church today should support and hold each other accountable. The Consequences of Disobedience Disobedience to God can lead to severe consequences, as seen throughout Israel's history. Believers are reminded that turning away from God can result in spiritual and sometimes physical repercussions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 23If Joshua 23 emphasizes exclusive worship of Yahweh, why do historical records suggest continued syncretism and idolatry among the Israelites? What are key events in Joshua's life? 1 Kings 11:9-10 - Why does God punish Solomon for foreign marriages here when other biblical figures also intermarried without similar consequences? Exodus 12:29 - How can a just and loving God sanction the killing of innocent firstborn children?(12,13) if ye . . . make marriages with them . . . the Lord your God will no more drive out.--The common-sense of this warning is manifest. The God of Israel cannot treat as His enemies those whom Israel has united with itself, unless He also makes war on Israel. It was a long time before Israel learned the lesson how to live in the world without being of the world. It was not learnt until after the Babylonish captivity, and when learnt, it soon developed into a Pharisaical exclusiveness, which produced the very opposite effect to that which the law was intended to have.Verse 12. - Go back. Literally, return. Cleave. A word (see ver. 8) signifying close and intimate relationship. And the intimacy of the relationship is indicated, as in ver. 8, by the use of the preposition בְּ. Make marriages with them. No closer or more intimate relationship is possible than this. Nothing, therefore, would be more certain to draw the Israelites away from their allegiance to God, and to seduce them and their children into the false and corrupt worship of the nations around them. "Unde deprecor vos qui fidelis estis, ut ita vitam vestram et conversationem servetis, ne in aliquo vel ipsi scandalum patiamini vel aliis scandalum faciatis; sit in vobis summi studii, summaeque cautelae, ne quis in hanc sanctam congregationem vestram pollutus introeat" (Orig., Hom. 21 on Joshua). Go in unto them. Rather, go among them. Spoken of the familiar intercourse of friendship. It is equivalent to our words "associate with them." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you turn away שׁ֣וֹב (šō·wḇ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and cling וּדְבַקְתֶּם֙ (ū·ḏə·ḇaq·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1692: To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit to the rest בְּיֶ֙תֶר֙ (bə·ye·ṯer) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of these הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those nations הַגּוֹיִ֣ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts that remain הַנִּשְׁאָרִ֥ים (han·niš·’ā·rîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant among you, אִתְּכֶ֑ם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among and if you intermarry וְהִֽתְחַתַּנְתֶּ֥ם (wə·hiṯ·ḥat·tan·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2859: To give, away in marriage, to contract affinity by marriage and associate וּבָאתֶ֥ם (ū·ḇā·ṯem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go with them, וְהֵ֥ם (wə·hêm) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They Links Joshua 23:12 NIVJoshua 23:12 NLT Joshua 23:12 ESV Joshua 23:12 NASB Joshua 23:12 KJV Joshua 23:12 BibleApps.com Joshua 23:12 Biblia Paralela Joshua 23:12 Chinese Bible Joshua 23:12 French Bible Joshua 23:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 23:12 Else if you do at all go (Josh. 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