Joshua 8:26 net — Joshua kept holding out his curved sword until Israel had annihilated all who lived in Ai.

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"Joshua kept holding out his curved sword until Israel had annihilated all who lived in Ai."

— Joshua 8:26, NET Bible

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Joshua 8 — Context

23

But they captured the king of Ai alive and brought him to Joshua.

24

When Israel had finished killing all the men of Ai who had chased them toward the wilderness(they all fell by the sword), all Israel returned to Ai and put the sword to it.

25

Twelve thousand men and women died that day, including all the men of Ai.

26

Joshua kept holding out his curved sword until Israel had annihilated all who lived in Ai.

27

But Israel did plunder the cattle and the goods of the city, in keeping with the LORD’s orders to Joshua.

28

Joshua burned Ai and made it a permanently uninhabited mound(it remains that way to this very day).

29

He hung the king of Ai on a tree, leaving him exposed until evening. At sunset Joshua ordered that his corpse be taken down from the tree. They threw it down at the entrance of the city gate and erected over it a large pile of stones(it remains to this very day).

Joshua 8:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:26 say?
Joshua 8:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Joshua kept holding out his curved sword until Israel had annihilated all who lived in Ai.”
Where is Joshua 8:26 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, verse 26.
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 8:26.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:26 in?
Joshua 8:26 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 8:26?
Joshua 8:26 reads (NET): “Joshua kept holding out his curved sword until Israel had annihilated all who lived in 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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