Joshua 8:25 kjva — And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai."

— Joshua 8:25, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Joshua 8 — Context

22

And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.

23

And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua.

24

And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.

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And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai.

26

For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.

27

Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the Lord which he commanded Joshua.

28

And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation unto this day.

Joshua 8:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:25 say?
Joshua 8:25 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai.”
Where is Joshua 8:25 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, verse 25.
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 8:25.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:25 in?
Joshua 8:25 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 8:25?
Joshua 8:25 reads (KJVA): “And so it was, that all that fell that day, both of men and women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of 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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