Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Meanwhile, Horam king of Gezer had come up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his army—until no survivors were left. New Living Translation During the attack on Lachish, King Horam of Gezer arrived with his army to help defend the town. But Joshua’s men killed him and his army, leaving no survivors. English Standard Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish. And Joshua struck him and his people, until he left none remaining. Berean Standard Bible At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. Berean Literal Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua struck him and his people, until he did not have left to him a remnant. King James Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. New King James Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, until he left him none remaining. New American Standard Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua defeated him and his people until he had left him no survivor. NASB 1995 Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua defeated him and his people until he had left him no survivor. NASB 1977 Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua defeated him and his people until he had left him no survivor. Legacy Standard Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua struck him and his people down until there was no survivor remaining for him. Amplified Bible Then Horam king of Gezer went up to help Lachish, and Joshua struck him and his people down until he had left him no survivor. Berean Annotated Bible At that time Horam (exalted) king of Gezer (portion) went to help Lachish (invincible), but Joshua (YHWH saves) struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. Christian Standard Bible At that time King Horam of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. Holman Christian Standard Bible At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors in it. American Standard Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Contemporary English Version King Horam of Gezer arrived to help Lachish, but Joshua and his troops attacked and destroyed him and his army. English Revised Version Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. GOD'S WORD® Translation At that time King Horam of Gezer had come to help Lachish. But Joshua killed him and his troops. There were no survivors. Good News Translation King Horam of Gezer came to the aid of Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his army and left none of them alive. International Standard Version Then Horam king of Gezer appeared to help Lachish. So Joshua attacked him and his army, until he left no one remaining. NET Bible Then King Horam of Gezer came up to help Lachish, but Joshua struck down him and his army until no survivors remained. New Heart English Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Webster's Bible Translation Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. World English Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, until he had left him no one remaining. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Horam king of Gezer has come up to help Lachish, and Joshua strikes him and his people, until he has not left a remnant to him. Berean Literal Bible Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish, and Joshua struck him and his people, until he did not have left to him a remnant. Young's Literal Translation Than hath Horam king of Gezer come up to help Lachish, and Joshua smiteth him and his people, till he hath not left to him a remnant. Smith's Literal Translation Then Horam, king of Gezer, came up to help Lachish; and Joshua will smite him and his people till none was left to him escaping. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt that time Horam king of Gazer, came up to succour Lachis: and Josue slew him with all his people, so as to leave none alive. Catholic Public Domain Version At that time, Horam, the king of Gezer, went up so that he might assist Lachish. And Joshua struck him with all his people, even unto utter annihilation. New American Bible At that time Horam, king of Gezer, came up to help Lachish, but Joshua defeated him and his people, leaving him no survivors. New Revised Standard Version Then King Horam of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua struck him and his people, leaving him no survivors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Harmon the king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people with the edge of the sword until he had left him none remaining. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then Hermun King of Gezer went up to help Lakish, and Yeshua destroyed it, even it and its people by the mouth of the sword, and he did not leave it a survivor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Elam the king of Gazer went up to help Lachis; and Joshua smote him and his people with the edge of the sword, until there was not left to him one that was preserved and escaped. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Conquest of the Southern Cities…32And the LORD delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, and Joshua captured it on the second day. He put all the people to the sword, just as he had done to Libnah. 33At that time Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish, but Joshua struck him down along with his people, leaving no survivors. 34So Joshua moved on from Lachish to Eglon, and all Israel with him. They laid siege to it and fought against it.… Cross References At that time Joshua 11:21-22 At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. Deuteronomy 2:34 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. Deuteronomy 3:4 At that time we captured all sixty of his cities. There was not a single city we failed to take—the entire region of Argob, the kingdom of Og in Bashan. Horam king of Gezer Judges 1:29 Ephraim also failed to drive out the Canaanites living in Gezer; so the Canaanites continued to dwell among them in Gezer. Joshua 16:10 But they did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer. So the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites to this day, but they are forced laborers. 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. went to help Lachish 2 Kings 18:14 So Hezekiah king of Judah sent word to the king of Assyria at Lachish, saying, “I have done wrong; withdraw from me, and I will pay whatever you demand from me.” And the king of Assyria exacted from Hezekiah king of Judah three hundred talents of silver and thirty talents of gold. 2 Chronicles 32:9 Later, as Sennacherib king of Assyria and all his forces besieged Lachish, he sent his servants to Jerusalem with a message for King Hezekiah of Judah and all the people of Judah who were in Jerusalem: Micah 1:13 Harness your chariot horses, O dweller of Lachish. You were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. but Joshua struck him down Joshua 11:12 Joshua captured all these kings and their cities and put them to the sword. He devoted them to destruction, as Moses the LORD’s servant had commanded. Deuteronomy 3:3 So the LORD our God also delivered Og king of Bashan and his whole army into our hands. We struck them down until no survivor was left. 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. along with his people Joshua 11:11 The Israelites put everyone in Hazor to the sword, devoting them to destruction. Nothing that breathed remained, and Joshua burned down Hazor itself. Deuteronomy 3:6 We devoted them to destruction, as we had done to Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children of every city. Deuteronomy 20:16-17 However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes. / For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you, leaving no survivors. Joshua 8:22 Meanwhile, those in the ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces on both sides. So Israel struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained. Treasury of Scripture Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining. Joshua 12:12 The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one; Joshua 16:3,10 And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea… Joshua 21:21 For they gave them Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephraim, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Gezer with her suburbs, Jump to Previous Army Death Defeated Help Joshua Lachish Meanwhile Overcame Putting Remaining Remnant Smiteth Smote Struck Survivor SurvivorsJump to Next Army Death Defeated Help Joshua Lachish Meanwhile Overcame Putting Remaining Remnant Smiteth Smote Struck Survivor SurvivorsJoshua 10 1. Five kings war against Gibeon6. 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 At that time This phrase situates the event within the broader narrative of Joshua's conquest of Canaan. It follows the miraculous victory at Gibeon, where God intervened with hailstones and extended daylight. The timing underscores the swift and decisive nature of Israel's campaign. Horam king of Gezer went to help Lachish but Joshua struck him down along with his people leaving no survivors Persons / Places / Events 1. HoramKing of Gezer, who attempted to aid Lachish against the Israelites. 2. Gezer A Canaanite city-state whose king, Horam, sought to assist Lachish. 3. Lachish A city in the southern part of Canaan, under attack by Joshua and the Israelites. 4. Joshua The leader of the Israelites, who led the conquest of Canaan. 5. The Israelites The people of God, following Joshua in the conquest of the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattleThe defeat of Horam and his people demonstrates God's control over the outcomes of battles. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their own struggles. Obedience to God's Commands Joshua's actions reflect obedience to God's command to conquer the land. Christians are called to obey God's Word, even when it requires difficult decisions. The Consequences of Opposing God's People Horam's defeat serves as a warning about the consequences of opposing God's plans and His people. It reminds believers of the importance of aligning with God's purposes. The Importance of Community Support Horam's attempt to support Lachish highlights the importance of alliances. In the Christian life, believers are encouraged to support one another in spiritual battles. The Fulfillment of God's Promises The conquest of Canaan, including the defeat of Gezer, is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to Israel. This encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness to His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 10:33?2. How does Joshua 10:33 demonstrate God's faithfulness in battles for His people? 3. What lessons can we learn from Joshua's leadership in Joshua 10:33? 4. How does Joshua 10:33 connect to God's promises in Deuteronomy 31:6? 5. How can we apply Joshua's trust in God to our daily challenges? 6. What does Joshua 10:33 teach about God's power over earthly kings and armies? 7. How does Joshua 10:33 align with historical and archaeological evidence of the time? 8. What theological significance does Joshua 10:33 hold in the context of divine intervention? 9. Why is the defeat of Horam, king of Gezer, important in Joshua 10:33? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 10? 11. Should Christians participate in Thanksgiving celebrations? 12. If God promised the land to Israel, why were the Ephraimites unable to drive out the Canaanites (Joshua 16:10), raising questions about divine promises? 13. Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate? 14. What defines the concept of retribution theology? What Does Joshua 10:33 Mean At that time“At that time” roots the verse firmly in the same day as the rest of Joshua 10’s southern campaign (Joshua 10:28-32). Everything is happening rapidly, under the supernatural daylight God extended for Israel (Joshua 10:12-14). The phrase shows: •Continuity—Joshua is moving from one victory straight into the next, exactly as God had promised (Joshua 1:3-5, Joshua 10:8). •God’s timing—each event unfolds in the precise moment the Lord ordains, a reminder of Proverbs 19:21. Horam king of Gezer Gezer sat on the western slope of the Judean hill country, guarding a main route from the coast into the heartland. Its king, Horam, likely ruled a powerful, fortified city (Joshua 16:10; Judges 1:29). Key observations: •Gezer did not belong to the initial five-king coalition (Joshua 10:3-5). Horam inserts himself, expanding the opposition against Israel. •His name appearing only here shows how quickly earthly fame can vanish when set against God’s purposes (Psalm 2:1-6). went to help Lachish Lachish was under siege (Joshua 10:31-32). Horam’s march illustrates: •The instinct of the Canaanite kings to band together against the Lord and His people (Joshua 11:1-5). •The futility of resisting God’s covenant plan (Isaiah 14:27). •An echo of earlier warnings that anyone who aided God’s enemies would share their fate (Numbers 24:9). but Joshua struck him down along with his people The moment Gezer’s army arrived, Joshua turned and attacked. The wording mirrors earlier summaries—“Joshua captured it… and put the sword to it” (Joshua 10:28, 35). Highlights include: •Swift obedience—Joshua wastes no time, reflecting Deuteronomy 7:2, “you must devote them to complete destruction.” •Total victory—fulfilling God’s assurance in Joshua 10:8, “Not one of them will be able to stand against you.” •Leadership—Israel’s success flows from Joshua’s trust in God and determination to finish every task assigned (1 Chronicles 22:13). leaving no survivors The verse ends with the same uncompromising language used at Jericho and Ai (Joshua 6:21; 8:26-27). This teaches: •Cleansing of the land—removing idolatry and wicked practices so Israel could flourish in holiness (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). •Completeness of judgment—God’s patience had run its course (Genesis 15:16). •Certainty of promise—what God pledges, He performs fully (Joshua 21:43-45). summary Joshua 10:33 shows another lightning-fast episode in Israel’s conquest. A new ally runs to support a doomed city, only to fall before the unstoppable advance of God’s people walking in obedience. The verse underscores God’s perfect timing, the futility of resisting His plan, and the necessity of wholehearted obedience. Every detail affirms that when God speaks, His word stands—comfort for every believer who trusts His promises today. (33) Gezer is identified as Tell-Jezer or Tel-el-Jezar, about four miles from Amwas or Emmaus.Verse 33. - Then Horam king of Gezer. It is remarkable that, as Gezer lay somewhat out of the line of march, Joshua did not capture it. Accordingly, in spite of the alleged carelessness of our compiler, who is credited with having put together shreds of the various narratives in the most perfunctory manner, he takes care to add (Joshua 16:10) that the inhabitants of Gezer were not driven out. In like manner, with the single exception of Hebron, the people of which must have at once chosen another king, he carefully omits the mention of the king in the cities which had lost their kings in the battle before Gibeon. See also note on ver. 32. Thus a careful examination of the narrative puts the care and accuracy of the history very carefully before us. With regard to the situation of Gezer, it has been accurately determined by the Palestine Exploration Society. The Levitical boundaries, with Greek and Hebrew inscriptions, signifying the boundary of Gezer, have been discovered by M. Ganneau (see 'Quarterly Paper' for October, 1874). Tell el Jezer was first identified by M. Ganneau with Gezer. Continuing his researches, he found on a slab of rock nearly horizontal and very nearly two inches in length a bilingual inscription, in Greek and Hebrew, signifying the limit of Gezer (תהם גזר). Since the inscription is Greek and Talmudical in its character (the word תהום has not the signification of "limit" in the Hebrew Scriptures) it must, in spite of the early form of the letters, belong to a period long subsequent to the Babylonish captivity. M. Ganneau suggests the Maccabean period. (See below.) But it is, no doubt, the result of a remeasurement in accordance with the rules laid down in Numbers 35:5. Some have supposed the above to have been designed to fix the limit of the sabbath day's journey. But it is more probable that it served as a boundary between the Levitical and the tribal territory, the more especially as the words are so placed as to be read by one entering the town. It was a Levitical city (Joshua 21:21; 1 Chronicles 6:67), or at least assigned to the Levites; but Judges 1:29 shows that the Canaanitish population lived on with the Levites. It may have been the nondescript character of the population that caused it to fall an easy prey to Pharaoh (1 Kings 9:16, where note that the Canaanites had never been driven out); but when Solomon espoused his daughter he restored Gezer to Israel. Under the same name Gazara it plays a conspicuous part in the wars of the Maccabees (1 Macc. 9:52; 2 Macc. 10:32). From the latter passage we learn that it was "a very strong hold." It retains its old name, being now known as Tell el Jezer.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At that timeאָ֣ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore Horam הֹרָם֙ (hō·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2036: Horam -- a Canaanite king king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Gezer גֶּ֔זֶר (ge·zer) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1507: Gezer -- 'portion', a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim went עָלָ֗ה (‘ā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively to help לַעְזֹ֖ר (la‘·zōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid Lachish, לָכִ֑ישׁ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3923: Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem but Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites struck him down וַיַּכֵּ֤הוּ (way·yak·kê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike along with his people, עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock leaving הִשְׁאִֽיר־ (hiš·’îr-) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant no בִּלְתִּ֥י (bil·tî) Preposition Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until survivors. שָׂרִֽיד׃ (śā·rîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8300: A survivor Links Joshua 10:33 NIVJoshua 10:33 NLT Joshua 10:33 ESV Joshua 10:33 NASB Joshua 10:33 KJV Joshua 10:33 BibleApps.com Joshua 10:33 Biblia Paralela Joshua 10:33 Chinese Bible Joshua 10:33 French Bible Joshua 10:33 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 10:33 Then Horam king of Gezer came up (Josh. 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