20 For it was the Lord’s intention to harden their hearts,(A) so that they would engage Israel in battle, be completely destroyed without mercy, and be annihilated, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

21 At that time Joshua proceeded to exterminate the Anakim(B) from the hill country—Hebron, Debir, Anab—all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua completely destroyed them with their cities. 22 No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites, except for some remaining in Gaza, Gath,(C) and Ashdod.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Nurse's Bible, Navy LeatherTouch
CSB Nurse's Bible, Navy LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Baby's New Testament with Psalms, Blue Imitation Leather
CSB Baby's New Testament with Psalms, Blue Imitation Leather
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $6.29
Save: $1.70 (21%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Military Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch for Marines
CSB Military Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch for Marines
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible - eBook
CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible - eBook
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $10.00 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars