Joshua 8:10 nasb — Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with the elders of Israel before the peopl…

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

— Joshua 8:10, NASB

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Joshua 8 — Context

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"And you shall rise from your ambush and take possession of the city, for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

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"Then it will be when you have seized the city, that you shall set the city on fire. You shall do it according to the word of the LORD. See, I have commanded you."

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So Joshua sent them away, and they went to the place of ambush and remained between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai; but Joshua spent that night among the people.

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Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with the elders of Israel before the people to Ai.

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Then all the people of war who were with him went up and drew near and arrived in front of the city, and camped on the north side of Ai. Now there was a valley between him and Ai.

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And he took about 5,men and set them in ambush between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city.

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So they stationed the people, all the army that was on the north side of the city, and its rear guard on the west side of the city, and Joshua spent that night in 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 NASB reads: “Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with 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 (NASB): “Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with 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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