And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.
Parallel translations
- WEB Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Yahweh, died, being one hundred ten years old.
- BSB And Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110.
- NKJV Now Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died when he was one hundred and ten years old.
- NASB Then Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died at the age of 110.
- NLT Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died at the age of 110.
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Quick answer
Joshua, the servant of the LORD, dies at age 110. It matters as the close of a faithful era.
Overview
Joshua's death is recorded with the honored title 'servant of the LORD,' marking the end of the generation that conquered the land. His passing removes a steadying influence. The note prepares for the spiritual vacuum and decline that follow, highlighting how much godly leadership matters to a people's faithfulness.
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- Josh 24:29–30And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.
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