34Joshua and the Israelite army moved on from Lachish to Eglon, surrounding the town and attacking it.
35They captured it the same day. Joshua had everyone in it killed that very day. He set it apart and completely destroyed it, just as he had done in Lachish.
36Joshua and the Israelite army left Eglon and went to attack Hebron.
37They captured the town, as well as the towns nearby. Joshua had all the inhabitants killed, leaving no survivors. Just as he had done in Eglon, he set it apart and completely destroyed it and everyone in it.
38Then Joshua and the Israelite army turned and went to attack Debir.