4 "Come up and help me attack Gibeon," he said, "because it has made peace with Joshua and the Israelites."

Other Translations of Joshua 10:4

King James Version

4 Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon: for it hath made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.

English Standard Version

4 "Come up to me and help me, and let us strike Gibeon. For it has made peace with Joshua and with the people of Israel."

The Message

4 "Come and help me. Let's attack Gibeon; they've joined up with Joshua and the People of Israel."

New King James Version

4 "Come up to me and help me, that we may attack Gibeon, for it has made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel."

New Living Translation

4 "Come and help me destroy Gibeon," he urged them, "for they have made peace with Joshua and the people of Israel."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 10:4

Commentary on Joshua 10:1-6

(Read Joshua 10:1-6)

When sinners leave the service of Satan and the friendship of the world, that they make peace with God and join Israel, they must not marvel if the world hate them, if their former friends become foes. By such methods Satan discourages many who are convinced of their danger, and almost persuaded to be Christians, but fear the cross. These things should quicken us to apply to God for protection, help, and deliverance.