Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Except for the Hivites living in Gibeon, not one city made a treaty of peace with the Israelites, who took them all in battle. New Living Translation No one in this region made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites of Gibeon. All the others were defeated. English Standard Version There was not a city that made peace with the people of Israel except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took them all in battle. Berean Standard Bible No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle. Berean Literal Bible There was not a city that made peace with the sons of Israel—except the Hivite dwellers of Gibeon—they took all in battle. King James Bible There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle. New King James Version There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. All the others they took in battle. New American Standard Bible There was not a city which made peace with the sons of Israel except the Hivites living in Gibeon; they took them all in battle. NASB 1995 There was not a city which made peace with the sons of Israel except the Hivites living in Gibeon; they took them all in battle. NASB 1977 There was not a city which made peace with the sons of Israel except the Hivites living in Gibeon; they took them all in battle. Legacy Standard Bible There was not a city which made peace with the sons of Israel except the Hivites living in Gibeon; they took them all in battle. Amplified Bible There was no city that made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; they took all the others in battle. Berean Annotated Bible No city made peace with the Israelites (God prevails) except the Hivites (villagers) living in Gibeon (hill city); all others were taken in battle. Christian Standard Bible No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites who inhabited Gibeon; all of them were taken in battle. Holman Christian Standard Bible No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites who inhabited Gibeon; all of them were taken in battle. American Standard Version There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: they took all in battle. English Revised Version There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: they took all in battle. GOD'S WORD® Translation Not one city had made a peace treaty with the people of Israel except Gibeon, where the Hivites lived. Israel captured everything in battle. Good News Translation The only city that made peace with the people of Israel was Gibeon, where some of the Hivites lived. All the others were conquered in battle. International Standard Version There wasn't a single city that made a peace accord with the Israelis, except the Hivites who lived in Gibeon. The Israelis captured all the rest in battle, NET Bible No city made peace with the Israelites (except the Hivites living in Gibeon); they had to conquer all of them, New Heart English Bible There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle. Webster's Bible Translation There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNo city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle. World English Bible There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon. They took all in battle. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthere has not been a city which made peace with the sons of Israel except the Hivite, inhabitants of Gibeon; they have taken the whole in battle; Berean Literal Bible There was not a city that made peace with the sons of Israel—except the Hivite dwellers of Gibeon—they took all in battle. Young's Literal Translation there hath not been a city which made peace with the sons of Israel save the Hivite, inhabitants of Gibeon; the whole they have taken in battle; Smith's Literal Translation There was not a city that made peace to the sons of Israel, only the Hivites dwelling in Gibeon; they took all in war. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere was hot a city that delivered itself to the children of Israel, except the Hevite, who dwelt in Gabaon: for he took all by fight. Catholic Public Domain Version There was not a city that delivered itself to the sons of Israel, except the Hivites who were living at Gibeon. For he seized it all in warfare. New American Bible With the exception of the Hivites who lived in Gibeon, no city made peace with the Israelites; all were taken in battle. New Revised Standard Version There was not a town that made peace with the Israelites, except the Hivites, the inhabitants of Gibeon; all were taken in battle. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere was not a city that was not delivered up to the children of Israel, and they destroyed it, except the Hivites who dwell in Gibeon, whom Joshua allowed to live, and work for Israel. Now all these kingdoms are seven in number, and Joshua destroyed them all. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a city was not left that was not handed over to the children of Israel, and they destroyed it, except only the Khivites who were dwelling in Gebuun, whom Yeshua saved, and Yeshua left them that they would work for Israel, and Yeshua captured all these kingdoms and destroyed them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon; they took all in battle. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there was no city which Israel took not; they took all in war. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joshua Takes the Whole Land…18Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long period of time. 19No city made peace with the Israelites except the Hivites living in Gibeon; all others were taken in battle. 20For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts to engage Israel in battle, so that they would be set apart for destruction and would receive no mercy, being annihilated as the LORD had commanded Moses.… Cross References No city made peace with the Israelites Deuteronomy 7:2 and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Exodus 23:32-33 You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. / They must not remain in your land, lest they cause you to sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.” Exodus 34:12 Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst. except the Hivites living in Gibeon; Joshua 9:3-6 But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai, / acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. / They put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy. … Joshua 9:14-15 Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. / And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. Joshua 9:19-20 All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them. / This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.” all others were taken in battle. Joshua 10:40-42 So Joshua conquered the whole region—the hill country, the Negev, the foothills, and the slopes, together with all their kings—leaving no survivors. He devoted to destruction everything that breathed, just as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded. / Joshua conquered the area from Kadesh-barnea to Gaza, and the whole region of Goshen as far as Gibeon. / And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign. Joshua 12:7-24 And these are the kings of the land that Joshua and the Israelites conquered beyond the Jordan to the west, from Baal-gad in the Valley of Lebanon to Mount Halak, which rises toward Seir (according to the allotments to the tribes of Israel, Joshua gave them as an inheritance / the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): / the king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one; … Deuteronomy 20:16-18 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, / so that they cannot teach you to do all the detestable things they do for their gods, and so cause you to sin against the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 20:10-18 When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. / If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you. / But if they refuse to make peace with you and wage war against you, lay siege to that city. … Judges 1:27-28 At that time Manasseh failed to drive out the inhabitants of Beth-shean, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and their villages; for the Canaanites were determined to dwell in that land. / When Israel became stronger, they pressed the Canaanites into forced labor, but they never drove them out completely. Judges 2:2-3 and you are not to make a covenant with the people of this land, but you shall tear down their altars.’ Yet you have not obeyed My voice. What is this you have done? / So now I tell you that I will not drive out these people before you; they will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a snare to you.” Numbers 33:55-56 But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides; they will harass you in the land where you settle. / And then I will do to you what I had planned to do to them.” 1 Samuel 15:18-19 and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and devote to destruction the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have wiped them out.’ / So why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?” 2 Kings 17:15-18 They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. / They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. / They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. … Psalm 106:34-36 They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. / They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them. Treasury of Scripture There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all other they took in battle. the Hivites Joshua 9:3-27 And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai, … Jump to Previous Battle Children City Dwelt Except Hivites Inhabitants Israel Israelites Peace Save Treaty WholeJump to Next Battle Children City Dwelt Except Hivites Inhabitants Israel Israelites Peace Save Treaty WholeJoshua 11 1. Diverse kings overcome at the waters of Merom10. Hazor is taken and burnt 16. All the country taken by Joshua 21. The Anakims cut off 23. The land rests from war No city made peace with the Israelites This phrase highlights the widespread resistance against the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan. The Canaanite cities, despite witnessing the power of God through Israel's victories, chose to resist rather than seek peace. This reflects the hardness of their hearts and fulfills the divine mandate given to Israel to conquer the land (Deuteronomy 7:1-2). The refusal to make peace can be seen as a fulfillment of God's judgment against the Canaanites for their idolatry and wickedness (Genesis 15:16). except the Hivites living in Gibeon all others were taken in battle Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, tasked with conquering the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the book of Joshua, known for his faithfulness and obedience to God. 2. Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are entering and conquering the Promised Land as God commanded. 3. Hivites A group of Canaanite people who lived in the region. The Hivites of Gibeon made a treaty with Israel through deception, as described earlier in Joshua 9. 4. Gibeon A significant city in Canaan whose inhabitants, the Hivites, made peace with Israel through a deceptive treaty, thus avoiding destruction. 5. Canaan The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, which the Israelites are in the process of conquering under Joshua's leadership. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsJoshua's leadership exemplifies obedience to God's commands, even in warfare. Believers are called to follow God's guidance in all areas of life. The Consequences of Deception The Gibeonites' deception led to their survival, but it also brought them into servitude. This teaches the importance of honesty and the long-term consequences of deceit. God's Sovereignty in Conquest The account underscores God's control over the events in Canaan. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their own lives, knowing He orchestrates events for His purposes. Peace and Reconciliation The peace made with Gibeon, though achieved through deception, highlights the possibility of reconciliation. Christians are called to be peacemakers, seeking reconciliation where possible. The Importance of Discernment The Israelites' failure to seek God's counsel regarding the Gibeonites serves as a reminder of the need for discernment and prayer in decision-making. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 11:19?2. Why did no city make peace except the Hivites in Joshua 11:19? 3. How does Joshua 11:19 demonstrate God's sovereignty over the nations? 4. What lessons on obedience can we learn from Joshua's actions in Joshua 11:19? 5. How does Joshua 11:19 connect with God's promises to Israel in Deuteronomy? 6. How can Joshua 11:19 inspire us to trust God's plan in our lives? 7. Why did only Gibeon make peace with Israel in Joshua 11:19? 8. What does Joshua 11:19 reveal about God's plan for the Canaanites? 9. How does Joshua 11:19 align with the concept of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 11? 11. What is the identity of the Gibeonites? 12. How could the Israelites quickly overwhelm multiple allied armies, as described in Joshua 11:1-5? 13. How can we reconcile claimed total destruction of certain cities in Joshua 10:39-40 with archaeological evidence of continued habitation? 14. Why did spies visit Rahab in Jericho? What Does Joshua 11:19 Mean No city made peace with the Israelites• The statement underscores that, by this stage of Joshua’s conquest, every Canaanite city had chosen resistance rather than reconciliation (cf. Deuteronomy 20:10–12, where the Lord had allowed cities outside Canaan an option for peaceful surrender). • Joshua 11:20 explains why this happened: “For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts … that they might be devoted to destruction.” God’s sovereign plan unfolded exactly as He had foretold to Abraham in Genesis 15:16 and reiterated through Moses in Exodus 23:31–33. • The refusal of peace demonstrates the moral and spiritual decay of the Canaanite culture (Leviticus 18:24–25). Their collective hardness confirms Romans 1:21–24, where people rejecting God are given over to their choices. except the Hivites living in Gibeon • Gibeon’s unique treaty (Joshua 9:3–15) shows that mercy was available to those who sought it, even amid judgment. • Though the Gibeonites used deception, Israel honored the covenant, illustrating Ecclesiastes 5:4–5 about keeping vows. • Their later integration—serving at the altar (Joshua 9:27) and fighting alongside Israel when attacked (Joshua 10:6–10)—reveals God’s faithfulness to all who seek refuge under His name (Psalm 84:3; Hebrews 11:31 concerning Rahab’s similar faith choice). • The contrast invites reflection on how repentance, not lineage, determines standing with God (Romans 10:12–13). all others were taken in battle • From Jericho’s walls falling (Joshua 6:20) to Hazor’s destruction (Joshua 11:11), the victories testify that “the LORD fought for Israel” (Joshua 10:42). • These campaigns fulfilled Deuteronomy 7:1–2: “When the LORD your God brings you into the land … you must devote them to complete destruction.” The purpose was to safeguard Israel from idolatry (Deuteronomy 7:4). • God’s justice and patience had spanned centuries (Genesis 15:16), yet persistent rebellion resulted in judgment, echoing Proverbs 29:1. • For believers today, the warfare foreshadows the spiritual battle described in Ephesians 6:10–18; victory comes only by relying on the Lord’s strength. summary Joshua 11:19 highlights a stark division: one group sought mercy and found life; all others resisted and faced defeat. The verse showcases God’s unwavering justice, His readiness to extend grace to the repentant, and the certainty of His promises to His people. Hebrew Noלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no city עִ֗יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement made peace הִשְׁלִ֙ימָה֙ (hiš·lî·māh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate with אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son except בִּלְתִּ֥י (bil·tî) Preposition Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until the Hivites הַחִוִּ֖י (ha·ḥiw·wî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2340: Hivite -- a Chivvite living יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Gibeon; גִבְע֑וֹן (ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin all הַכֹּ֖ל (hak·kōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every others were taken לָקְח֥וּ (lā·qə·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3947: To take in battle. בַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (ḇam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links Joshua 11:19 NIVJoshua 11:19 NLT Joshua 11:19 ESV Joshua 11:19 NASB Joshua 11:19 KJV Joshua 11:19 BibleApps.com Joshua 11:19 Biblia Paralela Joshua 11:19 Chinese Bible Joshua 11:19 French Bible Joshua 11:19 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 11:19 There was not a city that made (Josh. 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