Joshua 8:17 nasb — So not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who had not gone out after Israel, and they left the city unguarded and pursued I…

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"So not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who had not gone out after Israel, and they left the city unguarded and pursued Israel."

— Joshua 8:17, NASB

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Joshua 8 — Context

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It came about when the king of Ai saw it, that the men of the city hurried and rose up early and went out to meet Israel in battle, he and all his people at the appointed place before the desert plain. But he did not know that there was an ambush against him behind the city.

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Joshua and all Israel pretended to be beaten before them, and fled by the way of the wilderness.

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And all the people who were in the city were called together to pursue them, and they pursued Joshua and were drawn away from the city.

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So not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who had not gone out after Israel, and they left the city unguarded and pursued Israel.

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Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Stretch out the javelin that is in your hand toward Ai, for I will give it into your hand." So Joshua stretched out the javelin that was in his hand toward the city.

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The men in ambush rose quickly from their place, and when he had stretched out his hand, they ran and entered the city and captured it, and they quickly set the city on fire.

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When the men of Ai turned back and looked, behold, the smoke of the city ascended to the sky, and they had no place to flee this way or that, for the people who had been fleeing to the wilderness turned against the pursuers.

Joshua 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:17 say?
Joshua 8:17 in the NASB reads: “So not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who had not gone out after Israel, and they left the city unguarded and pursued Israel.”
Where is Joshua 8:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, verse 17.
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 8:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:17 in?
Joshua 8:17 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 8:17?
Joshua 8:17 reads (NASB): “So not a man was left in Ai or Bethel who had not gone out after Israel, and they left the city unguarded and pursued Israel.” 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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