Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But keep away from the devoted things, so that you will not bring about your own destruction by taking any of them. Otherwise you will make the camp of Israel liable to destruction and bring trouble on it. New Living Translation “Do not take any of the things set apart for destruction, or you yourselves will be completely destroyed, and you will bring trouble on the camp of Israel. English Standard Version But you, keep yourselves from the things devoted to destruction, lest when you have devoted them you take any of the devoted things and make the camp of Israel a thing for destruction and bring trouble upon it. Berean Standard Bible But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. King James Bible And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. New King James Version And you, by all means abstain from the accursed things, lest you become accursed when you take of the accursed things, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. New American Standard Bible But as for you, only keep yourselves from the things designated for destruction, so that you do not covet them and take some of the designated things, and turn the camp of Israel into something designated for destruction and bring disaster on it. NASB 1995 “But as for you, only keep yourselves from the things under the ban, so that you do not covet them and take some of the things under the ban, and make the camp of Israel accursed and bring trouble on it. NASB 1977 “But as for you, only keep yourselves from the things under the ban, lest you covet them and take some of the things under the ban, so you would make the camp of Israel accursed and bring trouble on it. Legacy Standard Bible But as for you, only keep yourselves from the things devoted to destruction, lest as you are devoting them to destruction, you also take some of the things devoted to destruction and make the camp of Israel devoted to destruction and bring trouble on it. Amplified Bible But as for you, keep yourselves [away] from the things under the ban [which are to be destroyed], so that you do not covet them and take some of the things under the ban [for personal gain], and put the camp of Israel under the ban (doomed to destruction), and bring disaster upon it. Christian Standard Bible But keep yourselves from the things set apart, or you will be set apart for destruction. If you take any of those things, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and make trouble for it. Holman Christian Standard Bible But keep yourselves from the things set apart, or you will be set apart for destruction. If you take any of those things, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster on it. American Standard Version But as for you, only keep yourselves from the devoted thing, lest when ye have devoted it, ye take of the devoted thing; so would ye make the camp of Israel accursed, and trouble it. English Revised Version And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the devoted thing, lest when ye have devoted it, ye take of the devoted thing; so should ye make the camp of Israel accursed, and trouble it. GOD'S WORD® Translation But stay away from what has been claimed by the LORD for destruction, or you, too, will be destroyed by the LORD. If you take anything that is claimed by the LORD, you will bring destruction and disaster on the camp of Israel. Good News Translation But you are not to take anything that is to be destroyed; if you do, you will bring trouble and destruction on the Israelite camp. International Standard Version Now as for you, everything has been turned over for destruction. Don't covet or take any of these things. Otherwise, you'll make the camp of Israel itself an object worthy of destruction, and bring trouble on it. Majority Standard Bible But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. NET Bible But be careful when you are setting apart the riches for the LORD. If you take any of it, you will make the Israelite camp subject to annihilation and cause a disaster. New Heart English Bible But as for you, only keep yourselves from the devoted thing, so as not to covet and take of the devoted thing and make the camp of Israel accursed, and bring trouble on it. Webster's Bible Translation And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. World English Bible But as for you, only keep yourselves from what is devoted to destruction, lest when you have devoted it, you take of the devoted thing; so you would make the camp of Israel accursed and trouble it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand surely you have kept from the devoted thing, lest you devote [yourselves], and have taken from the devoted thing, and have made the camp of Israel become a devoted thing, and have troubled it; Young's Literal Translation and surely ye have kept from the devoted thing, lest ye devote yourselves, and have taken from the devoted thing, and have made the camp of Israel become a devoted thing, and have troubled it; Smith's Literal Translation And ye, watch ye from the devoted thing lest ye shall be devoted, and ye take from the devoted thing and ye set the camp of Israel to be devoted, and ye troubled it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut beware ye lest you touch ought of those things that are forbidden, and you be guilty of transgression, and all the camp of Israel be under sin, and be troubled. Catholic Public Domain Version But you must be careful that you do not touch any of those things, as you have been instructed, for then you would be guilty of transgression, and all the camp of Israel would be under sin and would be troubled. New American Bible But be careful not to covet or take anything that is under the ban; otherwise you will bring upon the camp of Israel this ban and the misery of it. New Revised Standard Version As for you, keep away from the things devoted to destruction, so as not to covet and take any of the devoted things and make the camp of Israel an object for destruction, bringing trouble upon it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as for you, you are to be careful of the devoted things, lest you defile yourselves by taking some of the devoted things, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But be attentive of the destruction that you will not hide and take from the destruction and make the encampment of Israel a destruction and disturb it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the devoted thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed by taking of the devoted thing, so should ye make the camp of Israel accursed, and trouble it. Brenton Septuagint Translation But keep yourselves strictly from the accursed thing, lest ye set your mind upon and take of the accursed thing, and ye make the camp of the children of Israel and accursed thing, and destroy us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Walls of Jericho…17Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. 18But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. 19For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.”… Cross References Deuteronomy 7:26 And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction. Leviticus 27:28-29 Nothing that a man sets apart to the LORD from all he owns—whether a man, an animal, or his inherited land—can be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD. / No person set apart for destruction may be ransomed; he must surely be put to death. 1 Samuel 15:19-23 So why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?” / “But I did obey the LORD,” Saul replied. “I went on the mission that the LORD gave me. I brought back Agag king of Amalek and devoted the Amalekites to destruction. / The troops took sheep and cattle from the plunder, the best of the things devoted to destruction, in order to sacrifice them to the LORD your God at Gilgal.” ... 1 Chronicles 2:7 The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. 2 Kings 5:26-27 But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants? / Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. 2 Kings 7:9 Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” 2 Kings 23:24 Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD. Ezra 10:8 Whoever failed to appear within three days would forfeit all his property, according to the counsel of the leaders and elders, and would himself be expelled from the assembly of the exiles. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Ezekiel 14:13-14 “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, / then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. Malachi 3:8-9 Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Matthew 23:16-19 Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ... Mark 7:9-13 He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. / For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God), ... Treasury of Scripture And you, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest you make yourselves accursed, when you take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. in any wise Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 2 Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. lest ye make Joshua 7:11,12,15 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff… Deuteronomy 7:26 Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing. Deuteronomy 13:17 And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that the LORD may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and shew thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers; make the camp Joshua 7:1-26 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel… Joshua 11:1-12:24 And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph, … Joshua 22:18-20 But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be wroth with the whole congregation of Israel… and trouble it Joshua 7:25 And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? the LORD shall trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones, and burned them with fire, after they had stoned them with stones. 2 Samuel 21:1 Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. 1 Kings 18:17,18 And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? … Jump to Previous Accursed Ban Camp Cause Curse Cursed Devoted Israel Otherwise Trouble Wise YourselvesJump to Next Accursed Ban Camp Cause Curse Cursed Devoted Israel Otherwise Trouble Wise YourselvesJoshua 6 1. Jericho is shut up2. God instructs Joshua how to beseige it 12. The city is composed 17. It is accursed 20. The walls fall down 22. Rahab is saved 26. The builder of Jericho is cursed But keep away from the things devoted to destruction This phrase refers to the items in Jericho that were to be completely destroyed as an offering to God. In the context of ancient warfare, "devoted to destruction" (Hebrew: herem) meant that certain items were to be completely destroyed or given to God, signifying total consecration. This command underscores the holiness of God and the need for Israel to remain pure and obedient. The concept of herem is seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in Deuteronomy 7:2, where God commands Israel to destroy the Canaanite nations completely. This reflects the seriousness of sin and the need for separation from anything that could lead to idolatry or moral corruption. lest you yourself be set apart for destruction If you take any of these you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land. 2. Jericho The first city in the Promised Land that the Israelites were commanded to conquer. 3. The Israelites God's chosen people, who are being led into the Promised Land. 4. The Ban (Herem) The command to devote certain things to destruction, often as an act of divine judgment. 5. The Camp of Israel The community of Israelites, which could be affected by individual disobedience. Teaching Points The Seriousness of ObedienceGod’s commands are not to be taken lightly. Disobedience can have severe consequences not just for the individual but for the community. The Concept of Holiness The Israelites were called to be set apart. This required them to avoid things that were devoted to destruction, symbolizing the need for purity and holiness in our lives. Corporate Responsibility Individual actions can impact the entire community. This teaches us the importance of accountability and integrity within the body of Christ. Avoiding Temptation Just as the Israelites were warned to keep away from the accursed things, believers today must be vigilant in avoiding sin and temptation. Trust in God’s Provision The command to destroy rather than take spoils was a test of faith, trusting that God would provide for their needs without relying on the plunder of Jericho.Verse 18. - Accursed thing. Better," thing devoted," as this keeps up the idea of something solemnly set apart to God, to be dealt with as He thinks fit. Lest ye make yourselves accursed when ye take of the accursed thing. Rather, with Keil and Rosenmuller, lest ye devote the city to destruction, and then take of what has been thus devoted. And make the camp of Israel a curse. Literally, and put the camp of Israel in the position of a thing devoted. And trouble it (cf. Joshua 7:25, 26; also Genesis 34:30). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butוְרַק־ (wə·raq-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless keep away שִׁמְר֣וּ (šim·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the devoted things, הַחֵ֔רֶם (ha·ḥê·rem) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination lest פֶּֽן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. תַּחֲרִ֖ימוּ (ta·ḥă·rî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2763: To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose If you take וּלְקַחְתֶּ֣ם (ū·lə·qaḥ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take any of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of [these], הַחֵ֑רֶם (ha·ḥê·rem) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination you will set וְשַׂמְתֶּ֞ם (wə·śam·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set apart the camp מַחֲנֵ֤ה (ma·ḥă·nêh) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc for destruction לְחֵ֔רֶם (lə·ḥê·rem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination and bring disaster upon it. וַעֲכַרְתֶּ֖ם (wa·‘ă·ḵar·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5916: To roil water, to disturb, affict Links Joshua 6:18 NIVJoshua 6:18 NLT Joshua 6:18 ESV Joshua 6:18 NASB Joshua 6:18 KJV Joshua 6:18 BibleApps.com Joshua 6:18 Biblia Paralela Joshua 6:18 Chinese Bible Joshua 6:18 French Bible Joshua 6:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 6:18 But as for you only keep yourselves (Josh. 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