Joshua 11:13 Meaning
But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.
Context Explained
11And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire.
12And 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.
13But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.
14And all the spoil of these cities, and the cattle, the children of Israel took for a prey unto themselves; but every man they smote with the edge of the sword, until they had destroyed them, neither left they any to breathe.
15As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:16-17
Both verses outline God's commands regarding warfare.
1 Chronicles 22:18
This verse emphasizes the importance of following God's commands in battle.
Revelation 21:8
Both verses reflect the consequences of opposing God.
Source: Joshua 11:13