Joshua 8:10
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.

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.

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.

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
And Joshua rises early in the morning, and inspects the people, and goes up, he and [the] elderly of Israel, before 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
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.

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



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 6:12-14
Joshua got up early the next morning, and the priests took the ark of the LORD. / And the seven priests carrying seven rams’ horns kept marching ahead of the ark of the LORD and blowing the horns. The armed troops went in front of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the horns kept sounding. / So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days.

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.

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.

1 Samuel 17:20
So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry.

1 Samuel 15:12
Early in the morning Samuel got up to confront Saul, but he was told, “Saul has gone to Carmel, and behold, he has set up a monument for himself and has turned and gone down to Gilgal.”

2 Samuel 17:1
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.

2 Kings 3:9
So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals.

2 Kings 6:14
the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city.

2 Chronicles 20:20
Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.”

Nehemiah 4:21
So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

Psalm 5:3
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.

Psalm 108:2
Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

Proverbs 20:18
Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

Mark 1:35
Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.


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:

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3. The plan whereby Ai was taken
29. The king thereof is hanged
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Joshua got up early the next morning
The phrase highlights Joshua's diligence and commitment to God's command. The Hebrew root for "got up early" is "shakam," which often signifies eagerness and readiness to fulfill a task. This reflects Joshua's leadership qualities and his dedication to God's mission. In a broader scriptural context, rising early is often associated with seeking God's guidance and preparing for significant tasks (e.g., Abraham in Genesis 22:3). Joshua's early rising underscores his role as a faithful servant and leader, setting an example for the Israelites.

and mobilized the men
The act of mobilizing the men indicates preparation and organization. The Hebrew word "ya'ar" implies gathering and equipping for a specific purpose. This preparation is crucial for the success of the mission against Ai. Historically, this reflects the military strategies of ancient Israel, where leaders would gather their forces and ensure they were ready for battle. Spiritually, it signifies the importance of being prepared and united in purpose when following God's directives.

and he and the elders of Israel
This phrase emphasizes the collaborative leadership between Joshua and the elders. The elders were respected leaders within the community, and their involvement signifies collective wisdom and support. The Hebrew term "zaqen" for elders denotes age, experience, and authority. This partnership highlights the importance of shared leadership and counsel in executing God's plans, ensuring that decisions are made with wisdom and unity.

marched before them
The act of marching before the people demonstrates leadership by example. The Hebrew root "halak" means to walk or proceed, indicating movement with purpose. Joshua and the elders leading the march symbolize their commitment and courage, inspiring confidence among the Israelites. This leadership style is consistent with biblical principles where leaders are called to guide and protect their people, as seen in Moses' leadership during the Exodus.

to Ai
Ai was a Canaanite city, and its name means "ruin" in Hebrew. The historical and archaeological context of Ai provides insight into the challenges faced by the Israelites. The previous defeat at Ai (Joshua 7) was due to disobedience, but this renewed approach, under God's guidance, signifies redemption and the importance of obedience. The journey to Ai represents a second chance for Israel to align with God's will and achieve victory through faith and adherence to divine instructions.

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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Joshua
יְהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (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


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