Joshua 8:5

And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,

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Other Translations for Joshua 8:5

BSB
Then I and all the troops with me will advance on the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them.
AKJV
And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach to the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,
CPDV
But I and the remainder of the multitude that is with me will approach from the opposite side of the city. And when they come out against us, we will flee and turn our backs, just as we did before,
ERV
and I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them;
NHEB
I, and all the people who are with me, will approach to the city. It shall happen, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them.
SMT
And I and all the people that are with me will draw near to the city: and it was when they shall come forth to our meeting as at the first, and we fled before them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 8:5

AndIandallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatarewithmewillapproachH7126VerbuntothecityH5892Noun MasculineanditshallcometopasswhentheycomeoutH3318VerbagainstH7125usasatthefirstH7223thatwewillfleeH5127VerbbeforeH6440Noun Masculinethem

Commentary for Joshua 8:5

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Overview of Joshua 8:5
Summary
Joshua outlines retreat strategy to lure enemies.
Place
Ai
Event
Joshua explains ambush strategy
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Narrative