Joshua 8:10 kjva — And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai."

— Joshua 8:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 8 — Context

7

Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand.

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And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall set the city on fire: according to the commandment of the Lord shall ye do. See, I have commanded you.

9

Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Beth–el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.

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And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.

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And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

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And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush between Beth–el and Ai, on the west side of the city.

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And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley.

Joshua 8:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:10 say?
Joshua 8:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.”
Where is Joshua 8:10 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, verse 10.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 8:10.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:10 in?
Joshua 8:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 8:10?
Joshua 8:10 reads (KJVA): “And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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