New International Version Early the next morning Joshua mustered his army, and he and the leaders of Israel marched before them to Ai. New Living Translation Early the next morning Joshua roused his men and started toward Ai, accompanied by the elders of Israel. English Standard Version Joshua arose early in the morning and mustered the people and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. Berean Standard Bible Joshua got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel marched before them up to Ai. Berean Literal Bible And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the face of the people to Ai. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Joshua rose up early in the morning and mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. New American Standard Bible Now Joshua got up early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with the elders of Israel before the people to Ai. NASB 1995 Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with the elders of Israel before the people to Ai. NASB 1977 Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with the elders of Israel before the people to Ai. Legacy Standard Bible Now Joshua rose early in the morning and mustered the people, and he went up with the elders of Israel before the people to Ai. Amplified Bible Now Joshua got up early in the morning and assembled the people, and went up with the elders of Israel before the people to Ai. Berean Annotated Bible Joshua (YHWH saves) got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel (he wrestles with God) marched before them up to Ai (heap of ruins). Christian Standard Bible Joshua started early the next morning and mobilized them. Then he and the elders of Israel led the people up to Ai. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua started early the next morning and mobilized them. Then he and the elders of Israel led the troops up to Ai. American Standard Version And Joshua arose up early in the morning, and mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. Contemporary English Version Early the next morning he got his troops ready to move out, and he and the other leaders of Israel led them to Ai. English Revised Version And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua got up early in the morning and assembled the troops. Then he and the leaders of Israel led the army to Ai. Good News Translation Early in the morning Joshua got up and called the soldiers together. Then he and the leaders of Israel led them to Ai. International Standard Version In the morning, Joshua got up early, mustered his army, and set off for Ai, accompanied by the elders of Israel in full view of the army. NET Bible Bright and early the next morning Joshua gathered the army, and he and the leaders of Israel marched at the head of it to Ai. New Heart English Bible Joshua rose up early in the morning, mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders, before the people to Ai. Webster's Bible Translation And Joshua rose early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJoshua got up early the next morning and mobilized his men, and he and the elders of Israel marched before them up to Ai. World English Bible Joshua rose up early in the morning, mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua rises early in the morning, and inspects the people, and goes up, he and [the] elderly of Israel, before the people to Ai; Berean Literal Bible And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and mustered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the face of the people to Ai. Young's Literal Translation And Joshua riseth early in the morning, and inspecteth the people, and goeth up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai; Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua will rise early in the morning and will review the people, and he will go up, and the old men of Israel, before the people of Ai. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd rising early in the morning, he mustered his soldiers, and went up with the ancients in the front of the army environed with the aid of the fighting men. Catholic Public Domain Version And rising at first light, he reviewed his troops, and he went up, with the elders at the front of the army, surrounded by an auxiliary of fighters. New American Bible Early the next morning Joshua mustered the army and went up to Ai at its head, with the elders of Israel. New Revised Standard Version In the morning Joshua rose early and mustered the people, and went up, with the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joshua rose up early in the morning, and counted the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua arose early at dawn and counted the people, and he and the Elders of Israel went up to Ai before the people OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people; and he went up, he and the elders before the people to Gai. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Conquest of Ai…9So Joshua sent them out, and they went to the place of ambush and lay in wait between Bethel and Ai, to the west of Ai. But Joshua spent that night among the people. 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.… Cross References Joshua got up early the next morning Joshua 3:1 Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim with all the Israelites. They went as far as the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. Joshua 6:12 Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD. Genesis 22:3 So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. and mobilized his men, 2 Samuel 18:1 Then David reviewed his troops and appointed over them commanders of thousands and of hundreds. 1 Samuel 15:4 So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah. 2 Samuel 10:17 When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him. and he and the elders of Israel Joshua 24:1 Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. Deuteronomy 27:1 Then Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people: “Keep all the commandments I am giving you today. Exodus 24:9 Then Moses went up with Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, marched before them Numbers 27:17 who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd.” 1 Chronicles 11:2 Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” 1 Samuel 8:20 Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.” up to Ai. Joshua 7:3 On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need to send all the people; two or three thousand men are enough to go up and attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, you need not wear out all our people there.” Joshua 7:4 So about three thousand men went up, but they fled before the men of Ai. Joshua 7:2 Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. Judges 7:1 Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. Treasury of Scripture 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. rose up Joshua 3:1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. Joshua 6:12 And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD. Joshua 7:16 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken: Jump to Previous Ai Chiefs Early Elders Inspected Inspecteth Israel Joshua Leaders Marched Morning Mustered Numbered Order Riseth RoseJump to Next Ai Chiefs Early Elders Inspected Inspecteth Israel Joshua Leaders Marched Morning Mustered Numbered Order Riseth RoseJoshua 8 1. God encourages Joshua3. The plan whereby Ai was taken 29. The king thereof is hanged 30. Joshua builds an altar 32. writes the law on stones 33. and pronounces the blessings and curses Joshua got up early the next morning Joshua acted promptly after receiving God’s instructions, showing renewed obedience following Israel’s earlier failure at Ai. Jos 3:1 Early the next morning Joshua got up and left Shittim… and mobilized his men, He organized the army for the operation God had commanded, preparing them to carry out the ambush against the city. 2Sa 18:1 Then David reviewed his troops and appointed… and he and the elders of Israel The elders accompanied Joshua as representatives of the nation, demonstrating that the campaign involved Israel’s united leadership. Jos 24:1 Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem.… marched before them Joshua and the elders led the advance toward Ai, setting an example of courage and sharing the risk faced by the soldiers. Num 27:17 who will go out and come in before them,… up to Ai. The ascent to Ai brought Israel back to the place of its previous defeat, where obedience to God’s plan would now lead to victory. Jos 7:3 On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. Known for his faithfulness and obedience to God. 2. Elders of Israel Leaders and representatives of the tribes of Israel who played a crucial role in decision-making and guiding the people. 3. Ai A Canaanite city that Israel initially failed to conquer due to disobedience but is now being approached again under God's guidance. 4. Israelites The people of God, chosen to inherit the Promised Land, who are learning to trust and obey God's commands. 5. Mobilization The act of preparing and organizing troops for battle, indicating readiness and strategic planning. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceJoshua's early rise and mobilization of the troops demonstrate his commitment to obeying God's instructions. Obedience to God is crucial for success in our spiritual battles. Leadership and Responsibility Joshua and the elders lead by example, showing the importance of godly leadership and the responsibility leaders have to guide others in righteousness. Strategic Preparation The mobilization of troops highlights the need for preparation and planning in our spiritual lives. We must be ready and equipped to face challenges with God's guidance. Trust in God's Timing Joshua's actions reflect trust in God's timing and plan. We must learn to wait on the Lord and act according to His direction, not our own impulses. Community and Unity The involvement of the elders and the collective movement of the Israelites underscore the strength found in community and unity in pursuing God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 8:10?2. How does Joshua 8:10 demonstrate the importance of early preparation in leadership? 3. What can we learn from Joshua's obedience to God's strategy in Joshua 8:10? 4. How does Joshua 8:10 connect to Proverbs 3:5-6 about trusting God’s plan? 5. In what ways can we apply Joshua's diligence in our daily spiritual battles? 6. How does Joshua 8:10 inspire us to lead with confidence and faith today? 7. How does Joshua 8:10 demonstrate God's guidance in military strategy? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Joshua 8:10? 9. How does Joshua's leadership in Joshua 8:10 reflect God's authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 8? Verse 10. - And numbered the people. Or reviewed, or mustered. The word is frequently translated visited in Scripture. It then came to mean a visit for the sake of inspection. The elders of Israel. Joshua's council, alike of war and of peace. Before the people. Literally, in their sight (ford πρόσωπον, LXX), i.e., at their head. Joshua 8:10 paints a vivid picture of restored obedience: a leader who rises early, readies the people, walks in front with fellow elders, and heads straight for the battleground that once humbled the nation. Every movement underscores trust in God’s word and illustrates how faith-filled preparation, godly leadership, and renewed courage turn past defeat into present victory. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Joshuaיְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites rose early וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֤ם (way·yaš·kêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning the next morning בַּבֹּ֔קֶר (bab·bō·qer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning and mobilized וַיִּפְקֹ֖ד (way·yip̄·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit [his men], הָעָ֑ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and he ה֜וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are and the elders וְזִקְנֵ֧י (wə·ziq·nê) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 2205: Old of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc marched וַיַּ֨עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face [them] הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock up to Ai. הָעָֽי׃ (hā·‘āy) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5857: Ai -- a Canaanite city Additonal Resources Joshua 8:10 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 8:10 Bible Gateway Joshua 8:10 Bible.com Joshua 8:10 NIV |
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