Joshua 8:10 web — Joshua rose up early in the morning, mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people t…

World English Bible

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

— Joshua 8:10, World English Bible

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Joshua 8 — Context

7

and you shall rise up from the ambush, and take possession of the city; for Yahweh your God will deliver it into your hand.

8

It shall be, when you have seized on the city, that you shall set the city on fire. You shall do this according to the word of Yahweh. Behold, I have commanded you."

9

Joshua sent them out; and they went to set up the ambush, and stayed between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai; but Joshua stayed among the people that night.

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

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All the people, even the men of war who were with him, went up, and drew near, and came before the city, and encamped on the north side of Ai. Now there was a valley between him and Ai.

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He took about five thousand men, and set them in ambush between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of the city.

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So they set the people, even all the army who was on the north of the city, and their ambush on the west of the city; and 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 World English Bible reads: “Joshua rose up early in the morning, mustered 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 (WEB): “Joshua rose up early in the morning, mustered 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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