Joshua 8:11

Verse

Then all the troops who were with him marched up and approached the city. They arrived in front of Ai and camped to the north of it, with the valley between them and the city.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the people, even the men of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and encamped on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between him and Ai.

Bible in Basic English

And all the fighting-men who were with him went up and came near the town, and took up a position on the north side of Ai facing the town, with a valley between him and the town.

Free Bible Version

All the fighting men who were with him approached the front of the town, and camped there on the north side, with a valley between them and Ai.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also all the men of warre that were with him went vp and drewe neere, and came against the citie, and pitched on the Northside of Ai: and there was a valley betweene them and Ai.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

Translation for Translators

They all set up their tents close to Ai, just to the north of the city, where all the people of the city could see them. There was a valley between them and the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the fighting men who were with him went up and approached the city. They came near the city and camped on the north side of Ai. Now there was a valley between them and Ai.

Noah Webster Bible

And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and all the people of war who [are] with him have gone up, and draw nigh and come in over-against the city, and encamp on the north of Ai; and the valley [is] between him and Ai.

Context

The Conquest of Ai

¹⁰Joshua got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel marched before them up to Ai.¹¹Then all the troops who were with him marched up and approached the city. They arrived in front of Ai and camped to the north of it, with the valley between them and the city.

Summary

In Joshua 8:11, we see Joshua leading the Israelites in a strategic military campaign against the city of Ai. This verse highlights the importance of following God's instructions and guidance in all endeavors, including warfare. It demonstrates the Israelites' obedience to God's commands and their reliance on His wisdom for victory in battle. The meticulous planning and execution of the battle plan reveal the Israelites' faith in God's promises and their commitment to fulfilling His will. Overall, Joshua 8:11 showcases the faithfulness of God in empowering His people to overcome obstacles and achieve success when they align themselves with His purposes.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

there was a valley between them and Ai--literally, "the valley."

Joshua 8:11

The Conquest of Ai

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Berean Standard Bible

Then all the troops who were with him marched up and approached the city. They arrived in front of Ai and camped to the north of it, with the valley between them and the city.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the people, even the men of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and encamped on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between him and Ai.

Bible in Basic English

And all the fighting-men who were with him went up and came near the town, and took up a position on the north side of Ai facing the town, with a valley between him and the town.

Free Bible Version

All the fighting men who were with him approached the front of the town, and camped there on the north side, with a valley between them and Ai.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also all the men of warre that were with him went vp and drewe neere, and came against the citie, and pitched on the Northside of Ai: and there was a valley betweene them and Ai.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

Translation for Translators

They all set up their tents close to Ai, just to the north of the city, where all the people of the city could see them. There was a valley between them and the city.

Unlocked Literal Bible

All the fighting men who were with him went up and approached the city. They came near the city and camped on the north side of Ai. Now there was a valley between them and Ai.

Noah Webster Bible

And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and all the people of war who [are] with him have gone up, and draw nigh and come in over-against the city, and encamp on the north of Ai; and the valley [is] between him and Ai.

Joshua 8:11

Verse

Context

The Conquest of Ai

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Joshua 8:11

The Conquest of Ai

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes