Joshua 8:5
Joshua 8:5 in Multiple Translations
Then I and all the troops with me will advance on the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them.
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,
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;
And I and all the people with me will come near the town, and when they come out against us as they did before, we will go in flight from them;
When I and the rest of the men with me approach the town, the defenders will run out to attack us just like before, and we'll run away from them.
And I and all the people that are with me, will approche vnto the citie: and when they shall come out against vs, as they did at the first time, then will we flee before them.
and I and all the people who [are] with me draw near unto the city, and it hath come to pass when they come out to meet us as at the first, and we have fled before them,
I and all the people who are with me will approach the city. It shall happen, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them.
And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach to the city: and it shall come to pass when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,
But I and the rest of the multitude which is with me; will approach on the contrary side against the city. And when they shall come out against us, we will flee, and turn our backs, as we did before:
I and the men who are with me will march toward the city in the morning. The men in the city will come out to fight us, like they did before. Then we will turn around and start to run away from them.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 8:5
Study Notes — Joshua 8:5
- Context
- Cross References
- Joshua 8:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Joshua 8:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 8:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
- Cambridge Bible on Joshua 8:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
- Sermons on Joshua 8:5
Context — The Conquest of Ai
5Then I and all the troops with me will advance on the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them.
6They will pursue us until we have drawn them away from the city, for they will say, ‘The Israelites are running away from us as they did before.’ So as we flee from them, 7you are to rise from the ambush and seize the city, for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 7:5 | And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six of them, chasing them from the gate as far as the quarries and striking them down on the slopes. So the hearts of the people melted and became like water. |
| 2 | Matthew 10:16 | Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. |
| 3 | Judges 20:31–33 | The Benjamites came out against them and were drawn away from the city. They began to attack the people as before, killing about thirty men of Israel in the fields and on the roads, one of which led up to Bethel and the other to Gibeah. “We are defeating them as before,” said the Benjamites. But the Israelites said, “Let us retreat and draw them away from the city onto the roads.” So all the men of Israel got up from their places and arrayed themselves at Baal-tamar, and the Israelites in ambush charged from their positions west of Gibeah. |
Joshua 8:5 Summary
[Joshua 8:5 shows us that sometimes, the best way to win a battle is to appear weak, and this is a tactic that requires great trust in God's power and plan. As seen in Joshua 8:5, Joshua and his troops are pretending to flee from the enemy, but in reality, they are luring them into a trap. This verse teaches us to trust in God's power and plan, even when things seem uncertain or scary, and to have faith that He will deliver us, just as He promised in Psalm 23:4. By trusting in God's power and plan, we can overcome any challenge, just as Joshua and his troops did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Joshua's plan to flee from the enemy in Joshua 8:5?
Joshua's plan to flee is a tactical move to lure the enemy away from the city, allowing the ambush to succeed, as seen in Joshua 8:6, and ultimately trusting in the Lord's deliverance as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8.
Is Joshua showing cowardice by fleeing from the enemy?
No, Joshua is not showing cowardice, but rather strategic wisdom, as he is following God's instructions and trusting in His power, similar to the faith exhibited by the Israelites in Exodus 14:13-14 when they trusted God to part the Red Sea.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual warfare?
This verse illustrates the importance of trusting in God's power and plan in spiritual warfare, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18, where believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God and trust in His strength to overcome the enemy.
What can we learn from Joshua's leadership in this verse?
We can learn the importance of humble leadership, strategic planning, and trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and plan, rather than my own strength?
- How can I apply the principle of strategic wisdom, as seen in Joshua's plan, to my own life and decisions?
- What are some ways I can practically demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty, even in the face of uncertainty or adversity?
- How can I balance faith and action, as seen in Joshua's plan to flee and the ambush, in my own walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 8:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 8:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
Ellicott's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 8:5
Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 8:5
Sermons on Joshua 8:5
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How to Get on Fire for God by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three keys to getting on fire for God. The first key is faith, which is described as believing in the promises of God and finding joy and pea |
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(Biographies) Adoniram Judson by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of guarding the deposit of the gospel with fences. He warns against the consequences of not protecting the truth of the gospel |
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Freedom From Fear and Worry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of freedom from fear and worry. He begins by discussing the prediction made by Jesus about unprecedented fear in the last days. He |
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Road to Reality - Invest in the Harvest- Matt 7 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, Brother K. P. Ohanan shares a powerful story from the mission field in India. He describes encountering a village where a man was possessed by hundreds of demons an |
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Abiding in His Word by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a man named Shayser who was given a Bible while he was in prison. Despite the prison warden's warning that he could only have the Bi |
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(The Real Jesus) 4 How Jesus Served the Father by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finishing the work that God has given us to do. He references John 17:4, where Jesus declares that he has glorified God on |
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The Battle Is for the Mind by Josef Tson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the essence of communism and other satanic movements, which he identifies as being rooted in lies, hate, and violence. He shares a personal ex |







