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Joshua 24:15 — "As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord"

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye 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 ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

JOSHUA 24:15
KJV

What Does Joshua 24:15 Mean?

Near the end of his life, Joshua gathers all the tribes of Israel at Shechem and challenges them to choose whom they will serve — the gods their ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia, the gods of the Amorites, or the Lord. Joshua makes his own commitment clear: regardless of what others choose, he and his household will serve the Lord. It is a powerful declaration of personal and family devotion.

Application: This verse calls each person to make a deliberate choice about their faith. It is not inherited passively but chosen actively. Joshua's declaration inspires families to build their homes on a foundation of faith and intentional devotion to God.

Joshua 24:15 in Context

Joshua 24:13 And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.
Joshua 24:14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.
Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye 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 ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
Joshua 24:17 For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:

Showing context from the King James Version (KJV)

Joshua 24:15 in 4 Translations

KJV

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye 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 ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

— Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
BSB

“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)
WEB

“If it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose today whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.””

— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)
ASV

“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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who said "as for me and my house"?

Joshua, the leader of Israel and successor to Moses, spoke these words at the end of his life during a covenant renewal ceremony at Shechem, challenging the Israelites to choose whom they would serve.

What gods was Joshua referring to?

Joshua referenced the gods their ancestors served in Mesopotamia (before Abraham) and the gods of the Amorites in Canaan. He urged the people to reject these and commit fully to the Lord.

Why is this verse popular for Christian homes?

It expresses a clear, intentional commitment to building a household centered on faith in God. Many Christian families display this verse as a declaration of their values and spiritual priorities.

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