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Berean Standard Bible

“Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was near the sanctuary of the LORD.”

Joshua 24:26

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After the people pledge to serve the Lord, Joshua writes their words in the Book of the Law and sets up a large stone under an oak at Shechem. It is one of the last acts of his leadership.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Joshua recorded these things in the Book of the Law of God. Then he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was near the sanctuary of the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that was by the sanctuary of the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Joshua put these words on record, writing them in the book of the law of God; and he took a great stone, and put it up there under the oak-tree which was in the holy place of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y escribió Josué estas palabras en el libro de la ley de Dios; y tomando una grande piedra, levantóla allí debajo de un alcornoque que estaba junto al santuario de Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Josué anotó la respuesta del pueblo en el libro de las leyes del Señor y tomó una gran piedra como recordatorio, y la puso bajo el encino que estaba junto al santuario.

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