Joshua 8:7

Verse

you are to rise from the ambush and seize the city, for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

American Standard Version (1901)

and ye shall rise up from the ambush, and take possession of the city: for Jehovah your God will deliver it into your hand.

Bible in Basic English

Then you will get up from your secret position and take the town, for the Lord your God will give it up into your hands.

Free Bible Version

While we're running away from them, you will get up from your ambush positions and take the town for the Lord God will hand it over to you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then you shall rise vp from lying in waite and destroy the citie: for the Lord your God wil deliuer it into your hand.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

those of you who are hiding come out and rush into the city and capture it. Yahweh your God will enable you to conquer it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then you come up out of your place of hiding, and you will capture the city. Yahweh your God will give it into your hand.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

and you shall rise up from the ambush, and take possession of the city; for Yahweh your God will deliver it into your hand.

Young's Literal Translation

and ye rise from the ambush, and have occupied the city, and Jehovah your God hath given it into your hand;

Context

The Conquest of Ai

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.⁸And when you have taken the city, set it on fire. Do as the LORD has commanded! See, I have given you orders.”

Summary

In this verse, God reassures Joshua of His presence and guidance as they prepare to take the city of Ai. The instructions given to Joshua to set an ambush against the city demonstrate the strategic and tactical aspect of warfare under divine direction. This verse highlights the importance of obedience and faith in following God's specific commands, which ultimately lead to victory. It serves as a reminder that success in battles, whether physical or spiritual, comes from aligning with God's will and trusting in His wisdom. Joshua's leadership exemplifies the reliance on God's wisdom and the necessity of following His guidance in all endeavors.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then ye shall rise up from the ambush,.... When they should see a signal made, that in Jos 8:18; and when their watch, they might set in a proper place, should see Israel flee, and the men of Ai at a distance from their city, pursuing, and give notice of it to the ambush: and seize upon the city; enter into it, and take possession of it, its fortresses, and secure its passes: for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand; Joshua expresses himself with great confidence, having the promise of God, and relying on it.