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New International Version
You yourselves have seen everything the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake; it was the LORD your God who fought for you.

New Living Translation
You have seen everything the LORD your God has done for you during my lifetime. The LORD your God has fought for you against your enemies.

English Standard Version
And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.

Berean Standard Bible
“and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, because it was the LORD your God who fought for you.

King James Bible
And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your Godis he that hath fought for you.

New King James Version
You have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your Godis He who has fought for you.

New American Standard Bible
And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you.

NASB 1995
“And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you.

NASB 1977
“And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you, for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you.

Legacy Standard Bible
And you have seen all that Yahweh your God has done to all these nations because of you, for Yahweh your God is He who has been fighting for you.

Amplified Bible
And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake; for the LORD your God is He who has been fighting for you.

Christian Standard Bible
and you have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your account, because it was the LORD your God who was fighting for you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and you have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your account, because it was the LORD your God who was fighting for you.

American Standard Version
and ye have seen all that Jehovah your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for Jehovah your God, he it is that hath fought for you.

Contemporary English Version
You have seen how the LORD your God fought for you and helped you defeat the nations who lived in this land.

English Revised Version
and ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God, he it is that hath fought for you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You have seen for yourselves everything the LORD your God did to all those nations. The LORD your God fought for you!

Good News Translation
You have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you. The LORD your God has been fighting for you.

International Standard Version
You have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all of these nations on your behalf, because it has been the LORD your God who has been fighting on your behalf.

NET Bible
You saw everything the LORD your God did to all these nations on your behalf, for the LORD your God fights for you.

New Heart English Bible
You have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.

Webster's Bible Translation
And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done to all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
“and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, because it was the LORD your God who fought for you.

World English Bible
You have seen all that Yahweh your God has done to all these nations because of you; for it is Yahweh your God who has fought for you.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and you have seen all that your God YHWH has done to all these nations because of you, for your God YHWH [is] He who is fighting for you;

Young's Literal Translation
and ye -- ye have seen all that Jehovah your God hath done to all these nations because of you, for Jehovah your God is He who is fighting for you;

Smith's Literal Translation
And ye saw all which Jehovah your God did to all these nations from your face; for Jehovah your God fought for you.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And you see all that the Lord your God hath done to all the nations round about, how he himself hath fought for you:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you yourselves discern all that the Lord your God has done with all the surrounding nations, in what manner he himself has fought for you.

New American Bible
You have seen all that the LORD, your God, has done for you against all these nations; for it has been the LORD, your God, who fought for you.

New Revised Standard Version
and you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations, which he destroyed from before you; for it is the LORD your God who has fought for you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you have seen all that LORD JEHOVAH your God did to all these nations, for he destroyed them from before you, and LORD JEHOVAH your God has done your fighting

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God, He it is that hath fought for you.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye have seen all that the Lord our God has done to all these nations before us;for it is the Lord your God who has fought for you.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Joshua's Charge to Leaders
…2he summoned all Israel, including its elders, leaders, judges, and officers. “I am old and well along in years,” he said,3“and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake,because it was the LORD your God who fought for you.4See, I have allotted as an inheritance to your tribes these remaining nations, including all the nations I have already cut off, from the Jordan westward to the Great Sea.…

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 7:19
the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.

Exodus 14:14
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Judges 2:7
And the people served the LORD throughout the days of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him, who had seen all the great works that the LORD had done for Israel.

Psalm 44:3
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.

Deuteronomy 31:3-6
The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. / And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land. / The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you. ...

1 Samuel 12:24
Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

Nehemiah 9:24
So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.

Isaiah 63:12-14
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

Psalm 77:20
You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

2 Chronicles 20:29
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Acts 7:45
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,

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

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Treasury of Scripture

And you have seen all that the LORD your God has done to all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that has fought for you.

And ye

Deuteronomy 4:9
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;

Psalm 44:1,2
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us,what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old…

Malachi 1:5
And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The LORD will be magnified from the border of Israel.

for the

Joshua 10:14,42
And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man: for the LORD fought for Israel…

Exodus 14:14
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your Godis he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

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Joshua 23

1.Joshua's exhortation before his death
3.by former benefits
5.by promises
11.and by threatenings

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

and you have seen everything that the LORD your God has done to all these nations for your sake
This phrase emphasizes the firsthand witness of the Israelites to God's mighty acts. The Israelites experienced God's intervention in battles, such as the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6) and the defeat of the Amorite kings (Joshua 10). This serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as seen inGenesis 12:7, where God promised Abraham the land. The phrase underscores the importance of remembering God's past deeds as a foundation for faith and obedience.

because it was the LORD your God who fought for you
This highlights the divine nature of Israel's victories, attributing success not to military prowess but to God's intervention. This is consistent with the theme throughout the Old Testament, where God is depicted as a warrior fighting on behalf of His people (Exodus 14:14,Deuteronomy 1:30). It also foreshadows the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ, who fights and wins the spiritual battle for humanity (Colossians 2:15). The phrase serves as a call to trust in God's power rather than human strength.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Joshua
The leader of Israel who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. In this chapter, he is giving a farewell address to the leaders of Israel.

2.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who has been faithful in delivering the Israelites from their enemies and fulfilling His promises.

3.The Nations
Refers to the various Canaanite tribes and peoples that inhabited the Promised Land before the Israelites conquered it.

4.Israel
The chosen people of God, who have been led by Joshua into the Promised Land and have witnessed God's mighty acts.

5.The Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Teaching Points

God's Faithfulness
Reflect on how God has been faithful in your life, just as He was to Israel. Consider the victories and blessings you have experienced as a result of His intervention.

Divine Sovereignty
Acknowledge that it is God who fights our battles. In times of struggle, remember that ultimate victory comes from Him, not our own strength.

Gratitude and Remembrance
Cultivate a heart of gratitude by regularly recalling and sharing testimonies of God's work in your life, much like Joshua reminded Israel of God's deeds.

Obedience and Trust
Trust in God's promises and remain obedient to His commands, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill His word.

Community and Leadership
Recognize the importance of godly leadership and community in reminding us of God's faithfulness and encouraging us to stay the course.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Joshua 23:3?

2.How can we recognize God's work in our lives as Joshua 23:3 describes?

3.What does Joshua 23:3 teach about God's faithfulness to His promises?

4.How does Joshua 23:3 connect to God's deliverance in Exodus?

5.In what ways can we "see all that the LORD your God" has done?

6.How can we apply Joshua 23:3 to trust God in current challenges?

7.How does Joshua 23:3 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel?

8.What historical evidence supports the events described in Joshua 23:3?

9.How does Joshua 23:3 reflect the theme of divine intervention in battles?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 23?

11.Why did Achan's disobedience lead to Israel's defeat?

12.What is the meaning of Psalm 23?

13.Joshua 17:12: Why couldn't Manasseh drive out the Canaanites if God had already promised total victory?

14.How does God's wrath manifest in the Bible?

What Does Joshua 23:3 Mean

and you have seen everything

Joshua reminds the elders that their own eyes witnessed God’s hand at work.

• Memory anchors faith; personal experience counters future doubt (Deuteronomy 11:2-7;Psalm 44:1).

• Passing on eyewitness testimony preserves truth for later generations (Deuteronomy 4:9).

that the LORD your God has done

The spotlight falls on God’s actions, not Israel’s.

• Every victory, from Jericho’s walls (Joshua 6:20) to the long‐day at Gibeon (Joshua 10:12-14), was unmistakably “the LORD’s doing” (Psalm 118:23).

• God’s track record proves His unchanging character (Malachi 3:6;Hebrews 13:8).

to all these nations

The phrase recalls the full scope of conquered peoples.

• Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, Jebusites—each fell as promised (Deuteronomy 7:1-2;Joshua 12).

• God’s judgment on the nations also warned Israel against adopting their practices (Deuteronomy 18:9).

for your sake

The Lord’s mighty acts were covenant gifts to His people.

• He chose Israel “because He loved them” (Deuteronomy 7:7-8;Isaiah 43:4).

• Blessing Israel ultimately blesses the world through the promised Messiah (Genesis 12:3;Galatians 3:16).

because it was the LORD your God

Joshua punctures any hint of human pride.

• Victory was never Israel’s military prowess (Deuteronomy 8:17-18).

• “The battle belongs to the LORD” echoes through Scripture (1 Samuel 17:47;Proverbs 21:31).

who fought for you

God is portrayed as the divine warrior.

• “The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent” (Exodus 14:14).

• Jehoshaphat’s choir saw the same truth generations later (2 Chronicles 20:15-22).

• In Christ, believers still rest in a finished fight (Colossians 2:15;Revelation 19:11-16).

summary

Joshua 23:3 calls God’s people to remember firsthand evidence of the Lord’s past victories, recognize that every triumph was His work, grasp the breadth of nations He judged, cherish that it was all done for their good, reject self-reliance, and trust the Warrior who still fights for His own.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 3. -Because of you. Literally,before you.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

“and you
וְאַתֶּ֣ם(wə·’at·tem)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine plural
Strong's 859:Thou and thee, ye and you

have seen
רְאִיתֶ֗ם(rə·’î·ṯem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7200:To see

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

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

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

your God
אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֛ם(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

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

to all
לְכָל־(lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

these
הָאֵ֖לֶּה(hā·’êl·leh)
Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428:These, those

nations
הַגּוֹיִ֥ם(hag·gō·w·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

for your sake,
מִפְּנֵיכֶ֑ם(mip·pə·nê·ḵem)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 6440:The face

because
כִּ֚י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

it
ה֖וּא(hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

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

your God
אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֔ם(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

who fought
הַנִּלְחָ֥ם(han·nil·ḥām)
Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3898:To feed on, to consume, to battle

for you.
לָכֶֽם׃(lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

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OT History: Joshua 23:3 You have seen all that Yahweh your (Josh. Jos)