Joshua 8:1

The Conquest of Ai · Joshua 8:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.
Traditional
And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:
Literal
And YHWH said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid, and do not be dismayed. Take with you all the people of war and arise, go up to Ai. Behold, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land.
Latin
Dixit autem Dominus ad Josue: Ne timeas, neque formides: tolle tecum omnem multitudinem pugnatorum, et consurgens ascende in oppidum Hai. Ecce tradidi in manu tua regem ejus et populum, urbemque et terram.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.

Notes

Do not be afraid or discouraged: God gave Joshua similar encouragement before sending him to Jericho (6:2).

The Israelites made the first attempt to conquer Ai without consulting God. The second attempt was at God's command and direction. Before this attempt, God spoke to Joshua and gave him a strategy. More importantly, after Israel's recent disaster, God offered encouragement and a promise.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua

Events

People

Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan

Places

Ai: A Canaanite city conquered by Joshua after initial defeat

Glossary

Ai Conquest and Allotment of the Land Joshua, Book of Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Tribe of Dan Warfare

Topics

Canaan: Land of Conquest of, by the Israelites Communion: Joshua God: Preserver: Victories Over the Canaanites Under Joshua Israel: Ai Captured Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: At Ai Joshua: Also Called Jehoshua, and Jehoshuah, and Oshea: Captures Ai Sieges: Ai The Armies of Israel: Directed in Their Movements by God The Jews: Strengthened by God in War The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Proclaiming War