Joshua 8:7 kjv — Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand.

King James Version

"Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand."

— Joshua 8:7, King James Version

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Joshua 8 — Context

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And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:

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And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,

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(For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will flee before them.

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Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand.

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And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall set the city on fire: according to the commandment of the Lord shall ye do. See, I have commanded you.

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Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Beth–el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.

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

Joshua 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 8:7 say?
Joshua 8:7 in the King James Version reads: “Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand.”
Where is Joshua 8:7 in the Bible?
Joshua 8:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 8, verse 7.
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 8:7.
What translation should I read Joshua 8:7 in?
Joshua 8:7 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 8:7?
Joshua 8:7 reads (KJV): “Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand.” 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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