Joshua 8:4

And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 8:4

BSB

with these orders: "Pay attention. You are to lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it. All of you must be ready.

AKJV

And he commanded them, saying, Behold, you shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be you all ready:

CPDV

And he instructed them, saying: "Set an ambush behind the city. You shall withdraw not far away, and let everyone be prepared.

ERV

And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in ambush against the city, behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:

NHEB

He commanded them, saying, "Look, you shall lie in ambush against the city, behind the city. Do not go very far from the city, but all of you be ready.

SMT

And he will command them, saying. See, ye lie in wait against the city, behind the city: ye shall not be far off from the city greatly, and be ye all of you prepared:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 8:4

AndhecommandedH6680VerbthemsayingH559Verb BeholdH7200VerbyeshalllieinwaitH693VerbagainstthecityH5892Noun MasculineevenbehindH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionthecityH5892Noun Masculine goH7368notveryH3966 farH7368fromthecityH5892Noun MasculinebutbeyeallreadyH3559Verb

Commentary for Joshua 8:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 8:4

Summary

Leader instructs troops on tactical ambush positioning

Place

Event

Joshua commands ambush strategy

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC