Joshua 7:8

O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 7:8

BSB
O Lord, what can I say, now that Israel has turned its back and run from its enemies?
AKJV
O LORD, what shall I say, when Israel turns their backs before their enemies!
CPDV
My Lord God, what shall I say, seeing Israel turning their backs to their enemies?
ERV
Oh Lord, what shall I say, after that Israel hath turned their backs before their enemies!
NHEB
Oh, Lord, what shall I say, after that Israel has turned their backs before their enemies.
SMT
With leave, O Lord, what to say, after that Israel turned back the neck before his enemies.

Commentary for Joshua 7:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Joshua 7:8
Summary
Leader expresses helplessness regarding military defeat
Event
Joshua laments military failure
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Lament