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⇱ Joshua 10:30 And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho.

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New International Version
The LORD also gave that city and its king into Israel’s hand. The city and everyone in it Joshua put to the sword. He left no survivors there. And he did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.

New Living Translation
There, too, the LORD gave them the town and its king. He killed everyone in it, leaving no survivors. Then Joshua killed the king of Libnah as he had killed the king of Jericho.

English Standard Version
And the LORD gave it also and its king into the hand of Israel. And he struck it with the edge of the sword, and every person in it; he left none remaining in it. And he did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho.

King James Bible
And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain in it; but did unto the king thereof as he did unto the king of Jericho.

New King James Version
And the LORD also delivered it and its king into the hand of Israel; he struck it and all the people who were in it with the edge of the sword. He let none remain in it, but did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.

New American Standard Bible
And the LORD also handed it over to Israel, with its king, and he struck it and every person who was in it with the edge of the sword. He left no survivor in it. So he did to its king just as he had done to the king of Jericho.

NASB 1995
The LORD gave it also with its king into the hands of Israel, and he struck it and every person who was in it with the edge of the sword. He left no survivor in it. Thus he did to its king just as he had done to the king of Jericho.

NASB 1977
And the LORD gave it also with its king into the hands of Israel, and he struck it and every person who was in it with the edge of the sword. He left no survivor in it. Thus he did to its king just as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh gave it also with its king into the hands of Israel, and he struck it and every person who was in it with the edge of the sword. He left no survivor remaining in it. Thus he did to its king just as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Amplified Bible
The LORD gave it also along with its king into the hands of Israel, and Joshua struck it and every person who was in it with the edge of the sword. He left no survivor in it. So he did to the king of Libnah just as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD also handed it and its king over to Israel. He struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword, and left no survivors in it. He treated Libnah’s king as he had the king of Jericho.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD also handed it and its king over to Israel. He struck it down, putting everyone in it to the sword, and left no survivors in it. He treated Libnah’s king as he had the king of Jericho.

American Standard Version
and Jehovah delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining in it; and he did unto the king thereof as he had done unto the king of Jericho.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD let them capture the town and its king, and they killed the king and everyone else, just as they had done at Jericho.

English Revised Version
and the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining in it; and he did unto the king thereof as he had done unto the king of Jericho.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD also handed Libnah and its king over to Israel. He killed all the people. There were no survivors. He did the same thing to the king of Libnah that he had done to the king of Jericho.

Good News Translation
The LORD also gave the Israelites victory over this city and its king. They spared no one, but killed every person in it. They did to the king what they had done to the king of Jericho.

International Standard Version
The LORD gave both it and its king into the control of Israel, and Joshua executed both its king and every person in it with swords, leaving no survivors. He dealt with the king the same way he had dealt with the king of Jericho.

NET Bible
The LORD handed it and its king over to Israel, and Israel put the sword to all who lived there; they left no survivors. They did to its king what they had done to the king of Jericho.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD delivered it also, with its king, into the hand of Israel. He struck it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls who were in it. He left none remaining in it. He did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD delivered it also, and its king, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were in it; he let none remain in it; but did to the king of it as he did to the king of Jericho.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho.

World English Bible
Yahweh delivered it also, with its king, into the hand of Israel. He struck it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls who were in it. He left no one remaining in it. He did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and YHWH also gives it into the hand of Israel, and its king, and [Joshua] strikes it by the mouth of the sword, and every person who [is] in it—he does not leave a remnant in it; and he does to its king as he did to the king of Jericho.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jehovah giveth also it into the hand of Israel, and its king, and it smiteth it by the mouth of the sword, and every person who is in it -- it left not in it a remnant; and it doth to its king as it did to the king of Jericho.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will also give it into the hand of Israel, and her king: and he will smite it with the mouth of the sword and every soul which is in it; none was left in it escaping; and he will do to her king as he did to the king of Jericho.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord delivered it with the king thereof into the hands of Israel: and they destroyed the city with the edge of the sword, and all the inhabitants thereof. They left not in it any remains. And they did to the king of Lebna, as they had done to the king of Jericho.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord delivered it, with its king, into the hands of Israel. And they struck the city with the edge of the sword, and all its inhabitants. They did not leave in it any remains. And they did to the king of Libnah, just as they had done to the king of Jericho.

New American Bible
and the LORD delivered it, with its king, into the power of Israel. He put it to the sword with every person there, leaving no survivors. Thus he did to its king what he had done to the king of Jericho.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD gave it also and its king into the hand of Israel; and he struck it with the edge of the sword, and every person in it; he left no one remaining in it; and he did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD delivered it also into the hand of Israel, and they smote it and its king with the edge of the sword, and all the persons that were in it; he left none remaining in it; but Joshua did to its king as he had done to the king of Jericho.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH delivered it also into the hand of Israel, and they destroyed it and its King by the mouth of the sword, and all the souls that were in it, and he did not leave a survivor in it, and Yeshua did to its King according to what he did to the King of Yerikho
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD delivered it also, and the king thereof, into the hand of Israel; and he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining in it; and he did unto the king thereof as he had done unto the king of Jericho.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord delivered it into the hands of Israel: and they took it, and its king, and slew the inhabitants with the edge of the sword, and every thing breathing in it; and there was not left in it any that survived and escaped; and they did to its king, as they did to the king of Jericho.

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Context
Conquest of the Southern Cities
29Then Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Makkedah to Libnah and fought against Libnah. 30And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel, and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors. And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho. 31And Joshua and all Israel with him moved on from Libnah to Lachish. They laid siege to it and fought against it.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:24
He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them.

Deuteronomy 2:33-34
And the LORD our God delivered him over to us, and we defeated him and his sons and his whole army. / At that time we captured all his cities and devoted to destruction the people of every city, including women and children. We left no survivors.

Joshua 8:1-2
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. / And you shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set up an ambush behind the city.”

Joshua 11:8
and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who struck them down and pursued them all the way to Greater Sidon and Misrephoth-maim, and eastward as far as the Valley of Mizpeh. They struck them down, leaving no survivors.

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.

1 Samuel 15:3
Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”

2 Samuel 8:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Kings 9:16
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.

2 Kings 10:32-33
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

Psalm 44:2-3
With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. / For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.

Isaiah 41:10-11
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. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Colossians 2:15
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.


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Joshua 10
1. Five kings war against Gibeon
6. 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














And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel
This phrase emphasizes the divine intervention and sovereignty of God in the conquest of Canaan. The LORD's deliverance is a recurring theme in the book of Joshua, highlighting that the victories of Israel are attributed to God's power rather than human strength. This reflects the covenantal promise given to Abraham regarding the land (Genesis 15:18-21) and the assurance given to Joshua at the beginning of his leadership (Joshua 1:3-5). The city referred to here is Libnah, a Canaanite city-state, which, like others in the region, was part of the land promised to the Israelites.

and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors
This phrase describes the complete destruction of the inhabitants of Libnah, a practice known as herem, or the ban, which was commanded by God for certain cities (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). This was intended to prevent the Israelites from being influenced by the idolatrous practices of the Canaanites. The total destruction also served as a form of divine judgment against the Canaanites for their sins (Genesis 15:16). This action is often seen as a type of final judgment, prefiguring the ultimate judgment of God against sin.

And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho
This phrase draws a parallel between the fate of the king of Libnah and the king of Jericho. The king of Jericho was executed after the city's fall (Joshua 6:21), symbolizing the complete overthrow of Canaanite authority and the establishment of Israelite control. The repetition of this action underscores the consistency of God's judgment and the fulfillment of His promises. It also serves as a reminder of the consequences of opposing God's will, as seen in the broader narrative of the conquest.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Joshua
The leader of Israel, successor to Moses, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. Known for his military leadership and faithfulness to God.

2. Libnah
A Canaanite city that was conquered by Joshua and the Israelites. Its defeat is part of the broader campaign to take possession of the Promised Land.

3. The LORD
The God of Israel, who is depicted as actively delivering the enemies of Israel into their hands, demonstrating His sovereignty and faithfulness to His promises.

4. King of Libnah
The ruler of the city of Libnah, who was defeated and killed by Joshua, similar to the fate of the king of Jericho.

5. King of Jericho
Previously defeated by Joshua, serving as a precedent for the conquest of Libnah, illustrating a pattern of divine victory.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Battle
The passage emphasizes that it is the LORD who delivers victories. Believers can trust in God's power and sovereignty in their own battles, whether spiritual or physical.

Obedience to God's Commands
Joshua's actions reflect strict adherence to God's instructions. Christians are called to obey God's Word, trusting that His commands are for their ultimate good.

Faithfulness to God's Promises
The conquest of Libnah is a fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel the land. This encourages believers to hold fast to God's promises, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.

The Seriousness of Sin
The complete destruction of Libnah serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which God views sin and disobedience. It calls believers to examine their own lives and repent of sin.

God's Role in Leadership
Joshua's leadership is effective because it is under God's direction. This teaches the importance of seeking God's guidance in leadership roles within the church and personal life.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Joshua 10:30?

2. How does Joshua 10:30 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Israel's obedience?

3. What can we learn about God's power from Joshua 10:30?

4. How does Joshua 10:30 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 7:24?

5. How should Joshua 10:30 inspire our trust in God's plans today?

6. What actions can we take to align with God's will as seen in Joshua 10:30?

7. How does Joshua 10:30 align with the concept of a loving and just God?

8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 10:30?

9. Why did God command the destruction of entire cities, including women and children, in Joshua 10:30?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10?

11. Joshua 24:14-15 - How does this pledge to exclusively serve the Lord reconcile with the later biblical narratives showing continued idolatry in Israel?

12. How does Deuteronomy 10:8's statement that Levi had no land inheritance align with inherited lands described in other biblical texts?

13. If the eastern tribes truly risked idolatry, as it appears in Joshua 22:16-18, why does the narrative not record any divine punishment or sign to confirm the seriousness of the offense?

14. In Habakkuk 3:11, does the claim that the sun and moon stood still indicate a literal astronomical anomaly, and does it conflict with other biblical passages like Joshua 10?
What Does Joshua 10:30 Mean
And the LORD also delivered that city and its king into the hand of Israel

• The victory at Libnah is attributed first and foremost to God, echoing His promise in Joshua 1:3–5 that every place Joshua set foot would be given to Israel.

• This pattern of divine initiative—God handing over kings and cities—repeats throughout the conquest (Joshua 6:2; 8:1; 10:8; 24:12), underscoring that Israel’s success rests on covenant faithfulness, not military prowess.

• The phrase “also delivered” links Libnah to the earlier towns already conquered, showing a steady fulfillment of Deuteronomy 7:24, where God vowed to “deliver their kings into your hand, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven.”

and Joshua put all the people to the sword, leaving no survivors

• Joshua obeys the command first given in Deuteronomy 20:16–18 to devote Canaanite cities to destruction so Israel would remain undefiled by idolatry.

• Similar total destruction occurred at Jericho (Joshua 6:21) and Ai (8:24–26), highlighting consistent obedience.

• The complete removal of inhabitants mirrored God’s earlier judgments in Genesis 15:16 and Leviticus 18:24–25, where the sin of the Amorites reached full measure.

And he did to the king of Libnah as he had done to the king of Jericho

• Executing the king (cf. Joshua 10:26–27) publicly demonstrated that no earthly authority could stand against the Lord (Psalm 2:2–9).

• Jericho’s king had been similarly dealt with (Joshua 6:21, 24), setting a precedent of decisive justice against persistent rebellion (Numbers 33:55–56).

• The chaining of victories—Jericho, Ai, the five Amorite kings, and now Libnah—illustrates the momentum of God’s judgment and Israel’s obedience (Joshua 12:7–24).

summary

Joshua 10:30 records another step in God’s unstoppable campaign to give Israel the land. God delivers; Joshua obeys; judgment falls; and the land is steadily cleared of idolatry. The pattern encourages believers today to trust God’s promises, act in full obedience, and remember that every victory ultimately belongs to the Lord.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

also
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

delivered
וַיִּתֵּן֩ (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

[that city]
אוֹתָ֜הּ (’ō·w·ṯāh)
Direct object marker | third person feminine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

and its king
מַלְכָּהּ֒ (mal·kāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

into the hands
בְּיַ֣ד (bə·yaḏ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֘ל‪‬ (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

[Joshua] struck down
וַיַּכֶּ֣הָ (way·yak·ke·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people
הַנֶּ֙פֶשׁ֙ (han·ne·p̄eš)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

with the sword,
חֶ֗רֶב (ḥe·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

leaving
הִשְׁאִ֥יר (hiš·’îr)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant

no
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

survivors.
שָׂרִ֑יד (śā·rîḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8300: A survivor

And he did
וַיַּ֣עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

to the king [of Libnah]
לְמַלְכָּ֔הּ (lə·mal·kāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

as
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he had done
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

to the king
לְמֶ֥לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Jericho.
יְרִיחֽוֹ׃ (yə·rî·ḥōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3405: Jericho -- a city in the Jordan Valley captured by Joshua


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OT History: Joshua 10:30 Yahweh delivered it also with its king (Josh. Jos)