Joshua 11:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 11:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 11:12 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 11:12 — KJV
“And all the cities of those kings, and all the kings of them, did Joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, and he utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the LORD commanded.”
— Joshua 11:12 (KJV)
Joshua 11:12 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 11:12
“So Joshua smote all the country of the hills, and of the south, and of the vale, and of the springs, and all their kings: he left none remaining, but utterly destroyed all that breathed, as the LORD God of Israel commanded.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:12: kings, joshua, smote
“And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:12: joshua, smote, edge
“And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon; but destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that were therein.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:12: cities, smote, edge
“And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah, and to her king.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:12: cities, smote, edge
“And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 11:12: smote, moses, servant
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