Joshua 24:15

Read Joshua 24:15 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.

KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom all of you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land all of you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

Joshua 24:15 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”

Joshua 24:15 (BSB)

Context of Joshua 24:15

Joshua is near the end of his life and gathers Israel at Shechem. He recalls how God led them from Abraham to the promised land, then asks them to choose whom they will serve. His own answer is that he and his household will serve the LORD.

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What does Joshua 24:15 say?

Joshua 24:15 in modern King James wording reads: "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom all of you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land all of you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Where is Joshua 24:15 found in the Bible?

Joshua 24:15 is verse 15 of chapter 24 of the book of Joshua, in the Old Testament. Joshua has 24 chapters.

What is the context of Joshua 24:15?

Joshua is near the end of his life and gathers Israel at Shechem. He recalls how God led them from Abraham to the promised land, then asks them to choose whom they will serve. His own answer is that he and his household will serve the LORD.