35 And they took it on that day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

Other Translations of Joshua 10:35

New International Version

35 They captured it that same day and put it to the sword and totally destroyed everyone in it, just as they had done to Lachish.

English Standard Version

35 And they captured it on that day, and struck it with the edge of the sword. And he devoted every person in it to destruction that day, as he had done to Lachish.

The Message

35 They captured it and killed everyone, carrying out the holy curse, the same as they had done with Lachish.

New King James Version

35 They took it on that day and struck it with the edge of the sword; all the people who were in it he utterly destroyed that day, according to all that he had done to Lachish.

New Living Translation

35 They captured it that day and killed everyone in it. He completely destroyed everyone, just as he had done at Lachish.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 10:35

Commentary on Joshua 10:28-43

(Read Joshua 10:28-43)

Joshua made speed in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we will be diligent, and improve our opportunities. God here showed his hatred of the idolatries and other abominations of which the Canaanites had been guilty, and shows us how great the provocation was, by the greatness of the destruction brought upon them. Here also was typified the destruction of all the enemies of the Lord Jesus, who, having slighted the riches of his grace, must for ever feel the weight of his wrath. The Lord fought for Israel. They could not have gotten the victory, if God had not undertaken the battle. We conquer when God fights for us; if he be for us, who can be against us?