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Joshua 8:14 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Joshua 8:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Joshua 8:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 8:14
Ai's response: 'when the king of Ai saw it, they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in wait against him behind the city.' The phrase 'they hasted' indicates eager response—confidence from previous victory breeding overconfidence. Rising 'early' shows Ai's alertness and military discipline. The king personally leading ('he and all his people') demonstrates full commitment—leaving city undefended. The phrase 'at a time appointed' (moed, מוֹעֵד) sug...
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Cross-References for Joshua 8:14
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“and took them all away”
“there fell a voice from the sky”
“and were drawn away from the city.”
“and the battle was sore; but they didn't know that evil was close on them.”
“I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?”
“and in an hour when he doesn't know it”
“and as the birds that are caught in the snare”
“in the Arabah over against Suph”
“brothers”
“and all the people who are with me”