Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those in the ambush also came out of the city against them, so that they were caught in the middle, with Israelites on both sides. Israel cut them down, leaving them neither survivors nor fugitives. New Living Translation Meanwhile, the Israelites who were inside the town came out and attacked the enemy from the rear. So the men of Ai were caught in the middle, with Israelite fighters on both sides. Israel attacked them, and not a single person survived or escaped. English Standard Version And the others came out from the city against them, so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side. And Israel struck them down, until there was left none that survived or escaped. Berean Standard Bible Meanwhile, those in the ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces on both sides. So Israel struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained. King James Bible And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. New King James Version Then the others came out of the city against them; so they were caught in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side. And they struck them down, so that they let none of them remain or escape. New American Standard Bible The others came out from the city to confront them, so that they were trapped in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side; and they killed them until there was not one left who escaped or survived. NASB 1995 The others came out from the city to encounter them, so that they were trapped in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side; and they slew them until no one was left of those who survived or escaped. NASB 1977 And the others came out from the city to encounter them, so that they were trapped in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side; and they slew them until no one was left of those who survived or escaped. Legacy Standard Bible And the others came out from the city to meet them, so that they were trapped in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side; and they struck them down until there was no one remaining for him who survived or escaped. Amplified Bible Then the others came out of the city to confront the men of Ai [as they returned], so that they were trapped in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side; then Israel struck them until none of them survived or escaped. Christian Standard Bible Then men in ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces, some on one side and some on the other. They struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained, Holman Christian Standard Bible Then men in ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces, some on one side and some on the other. They struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained, American Standard Version And the others came forth out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. English Revised Version And the other came forth out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. GOD'S WORD® Translation The men who had captured the city also came out and attacked them. The men of Ai were caught between the battle lines of Israel. So Israel attacked them on both sides. None of them survived or escaped. Good News Translation The Israelites in the city now came down to join the battle. So the men of Ai found themselves completely surrounded by Israelites, and they were all killed. No one got away, and no one lived through it International Standard Version Then the others came out from the city against them, so the men of Ai were surrounded by the Israelis, some on one side and some on the other. Israel attacked them until no one was left to survive or escape. Majority Standard Bible Meanwhile, those in the ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces on both sides. So Israel struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained. NET Bible At the same time the men who had taken the city came out to fight, and the men of Ai were trapped in the middle. The Israelites struck them down, leaving no survivors or refugees. New Heart English Bible The others came out of the city against them, so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side. They struck them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. Webster's Bible Translation And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. World English Bible The others came out of the city against them, so they were in the middle of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side. They struck them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand these have come out from the city to meet them, and they are in the midst of Israel, some on this [side], and some on that [side], and they strike them until he has not left a remnant and escaped one to them; Young's Literal Translation and these have come out from the city to meet them, and they are in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that, and they smite them till he hath not left to them a remnant and escaped one; Smith's Literal Translation And these will go forth from the city to their meeting; and they will be to Israel in the midst of these from hence, and these from thence: and they will smite them till none were left to them fleeing and escaping. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they also that had taken and set the city on fire, issuing out of the city to meet their own men, began to cut off the enemies who were surrounded by them. So that the enemies being cut off on both sides, not one of so great a multitude was saved. Catholic Public Domain Version Then too, those who had seized and set the city on fire, departing from the city toward their own men, began to strike the enemies in the middle. Therefore, since the adversaries were cut off from both sides, none of so great a multitude was saved. New American Bible Since those in the city came out to intercept them, Ai’s army was hemmed in by Israelites on both sides, who cut them down without any fugitives or survivors New Revised Standard Version And the others came out from the city against them; so they were surrounded by Israelites, some on one side, and some on the other; and Israel struck them down until no one was left who survived or escaped. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the others went out of the city to meet them; so the men of Ai were caught in the midst of Israel, some on this side and some on that side; and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these went out from the city to meet them and the men of Ai were themselves in the middle of Israel, and they were here and there, and they attacked them with the sword and did not leave them a fugitive OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the other came forth out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side; and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these came forth out of the city to meet them; and they were in the midst of the army, some being on this side, and some on that; and they smote them until there was not left of them one who survived and escaped. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Conquest of Ai…21When Joshua and all Israel saw that the men in ambush had captured the city and that smoke was rising from it, they turned around and struck down the men of Ai. 22Meanwhile, those in the ambush came out of the city against them, and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces on both sides. So Israel struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained. 23But they took the king of Ai alive and brought him to Joshua.… Cross References Exodus 14:27-28 So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea. / The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. Judges 20:42-43 So they fled before the men of Israel toward the wilderness, but the battle overtook them, and the men coming out of the cities struck them down there. / They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east. 2 Kings 3:24 But when the Moabites came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and attacked them, and they fled before them. So the Israelites invaded their land and struck down the Moabites. 2 Chronicles 13:15-17 and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. / So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. / Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. 1 Samuel 14:20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. 2 Samuel 10:18 But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! Isaiah 37:36 Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. Deuteronomy 7:2 and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Deuteronomy 20:16-17 However, in the cities of the nations that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you must not leave alive anything that breathes. / For you must devote them to complete destruction—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—as the LORD your God has commanded you, Numbers 21:2-3 So Israel made a vow to the LORD: “If You will deliver this people into our hands, we will devote their cities to destruction.” / And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah. Psalm 18:37-42 I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. / I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. / You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. ... Psalm 44:5-7 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. / For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame. Revelation 19:19-21 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. / But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. / And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. Treasury of Scripture And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the middle of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. let none Joshua 6:21 And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword. Joshua 10:28 And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of Jericho. Joshua 11:11,12 And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire… Jump to Previous Ambush Attacked Caught City Cut Encounter Escape Escaped Israel Israelites Issued Leaving Meet Middle Midst Others Overcame Side Sides Slew Smite Smote Struck Survived Survivors TrappedJump to Next Ambush Attacked Caught City Cut Encounter Escape Escaped Israel Israelites Issued Leaving Meet Middle Midst Others Overcame Side Sides Slew Smite Smote Struck Survived Survivors TrappedJoshua 8 1. God encourages Joshua3. The plan whereby Ai was taken 29. The king thereof is hanged 30. Joshua builds an altar 32. writes the law on stones 33. and pronounces the blessings and curses Meanwhile, those in the ambush came out of the city against them This phrase highlights the strategic military tactics employed by Joshua, as instructed by God. The ambush was a key component of the battle plan, demonstrating the importance of obedience to divine guidance. The use of ambushes in warfare was common in ancient times, and this tactic shows the Israelites' adaptability and reliance on God's wisdom rather than sheer force. This event follows the initial defeat at Ai, where Israel learned the consequences of disobedience and the necessity of following God's commands precisely. and the men of Ai were trapped between the Israelite forces on both sides So Israel struck them down until no survivor or fugitive remained Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. 2. Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are executing God's judgment on the Canaanites and claiming the land promised to them. 3. Ai A Canaanite city that the Israelites are attacking. This is the second attempt to conquer Ai, following a previous failure due to disobedience. 4. The Ambush A strategic military maneuver orchestrated by Joshua, where part of the Israelite army hides and waits to attack Ai from behind. 5. The Canaanites of Ai The inhabitants of Ai, who are caught in the ambush and ultimately defeated by the Israelites. Teaching Points Obedience and ConsequencesThe victory at Ai follows strict adherence to God's instructions, contrasting with the previous defeat due to disobedience. Obedience to God’s commands is crucial for success. Strategic Wisdom Joshua's use of strategy in warfare demonstrates the importance of wisdom and planning in fulfilling God's purposes. We should seek God’s guidance in our plans. God's Faithfulness The victory at Ai is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Trust in God’s promises, even when facing setbacks. Community and Unity The Israelites' success depended on their unity and collective action. In our spiritual battles, unity in the body of Christ is essential. Divine Justice The destruction of Ai reflects God's justice against sin. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and holiness.Verse 22. - So that they let none of them remain or escape. Literally, until there remained to them neither remainder nor fugitive. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Meanwhile, those in the ambushוְאֵ֨לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those came out יָצְא֤וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the city הָעִיר֙ (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement against them, לִקְרָאתָ֔ם (liq·rā·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way and the men of Ai were וַיִּֽהְי֤וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be trapped between בַּתָּ֔וֶךְ (bat·tā·weḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the Israelite לְיִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc forces אֵ֥לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those on מִזֶּ֖ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that both sides. וְאֵ֣לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those So [Israel] struck them down וַיַּכּ֣וּ (way·yak·kū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5221: To strike until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while no בִּלְתִּ֥י (bil·tî) Preposition Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until survivor שָׂרִ֥יד (śā·rîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8300: A survivor or fugitive וּפָלִֽיט׃ (ū·p̄ā·lîṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6412: Escaped one, fugitive remained. הִשְׁאִֽיר־ (hiš·’îr-) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant Links Joshua 8:22 NIVJoshua 8:22 NLT Joshua 8:22 ESV Joshua 8:22 NASB Joshua 8:22 KJV Joshua 8:22 BibleApps.com Joshua 8:22 Biblia Paralela Joshua 8:22 Chinese Bible Joshua 8:22 French Bible Joshua 8:22 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 8:22 The others came out of the city (Josh. 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