Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For Joshua did not draw back the hand that held out his javelin until he had destroyed all who lived in Ai. New Living Translation For Joshua kept holding out his spear until everyone who had lived in Ai was completely destroyed. English Standard Version But Joshua did not draw back his hand with which he stretched out the javelin until he had devoted all the inhabitants of Ai to destruction. Berean Standard Bible Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai. King James Bible For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. New King James Version For Joshua did not draw back his hand, with which he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. New American Standard Bible For Joshua did not withdraw his hand with which he reached out with the sword until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. NASB 1995 For Joshua did not withdraw his hand with which he stretched out the javelin until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. NASB 1977 For Joshua did not withdraw his hand with which he stretched out the javelin until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Legacy Standard Bible For Joshua did not withdraw his hand with which he stretched out the javelin until he had devoted to destruction all the inhabitants of Ai. Amplified Bible For Joshua did not withdraw his hand with which he stretched out the spear until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Christian Standard Bible Joshua did not draw back his hand that was holding the javelin until all the inhabitants of Ai were completely destroyed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joshua did not draw back his hand that was holding the sword until all the inhabitants of Ai were completely destroyed. American Standard Version For Joshua drew not back his hand, wherewith he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. English Revised Version For Joshua drew not back his hand wherewith he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joshua did not lower his hand holding the spear until he had completely destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. International Standard Version Joshua did not cease his attack until he had completely destroyed every inhabitant of Ai. Majority Standard Bible Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai. NET Bible Joshua kept holding out his curved sword until Israel had annihilated all who lived in Ai. New Heart English Bible For Joshua did not draw back his hand, with which he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Webster's Bible Translation For Joshua drew not his hand back with which he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. World English Bible For Joshua didn’t draw back his hand, with which he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joshua has not brought back his hand which he stretched out with the javelin until he has devoted all the inhabitants of Ai; Young's Literal Translation And Joshua hath not brought back his hand which he stretched out with the javelin till that he hath devoted all the inhabitants of Ai; Smith's Literal Translation And Joshua turned not back his hand which he stretched out with the spear till he exterminated all the inhabitants of Ai. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Josue drew not back his hand, which he had stretched out on high, holding the shield, till all the inhabitants of Hai were slain. Catholic Public Domain Version Truly Joshua did not draw back his hand, which he had stretched out on high, keeping hold of the shield until all the inhabitants of Ai were put to death. New American Bible Joshua kept the javelin in his hand stretched out until he had carried out the ban on all the inhabitants of Ai. New Revised Standard Version For Joshua did not draw back his hand, with which he stretched out the sword, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Joshua did not draw his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yeshua did not return his hand that was raised with the spear until he had destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For Joshua drew not back his hand, wherewith he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Conquest of Ai…25A total of twelve thousand men and women fell that day—all the people of Ai. 26Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai. 27Israel took for themselves only the cattle and plunder of that city, as the LORD had commanded Joshua.… Cross References Exodus 17:11-13 As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. / So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. 1 Samuel 15:3 Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’” 1 Samuel 15:8-9 He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword. / Saul and his troops spared Agag, along with the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs, and the best of everything else. They were unwilling to devote them to destruction, but they devoted to destruction all that was despised and worthless. 1 Samuel 15:32-33 Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites.” Agag came to him cheerfully, for he thought, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.” / But Samuel declared: “As your sword has made women childless, so your mother will be childless among women.” And Samuel hacked Agag to pieces before the LORD at Gilgal. 2 Samuel 8:2 David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. 2 Kings 13:18-19 Then Elisha said, “Take the arrows!” So he took them, and Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground!” So he struck the ground three times and stopped. / But the man of God was angry with him and said, “You should have struck the ground five or six times. Then you would have struck down Aram until you had put an end to it. But now you will strike down Aram only three times.” 2 Kings 13:25 Then Jehoash son of Jehoahaz took back from Ben-hadad son of Hazael the cities that Hazael had taken in battle from his father Jehoahaz. Jehoash defeated Ben-hadad three times, and so recovered the cities of Israel. 2 Kings 23:25 Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. 1 Chronicles 5:22 and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile. 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 21:8-12 Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You. / You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. / You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men. ... Isaiah 34:2 The LORD is angry with all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will devote them to destruction; He will give them over to slaughter. Jeremiah 48:10 Cursed is the one who is remiss in doing the work of the LORD, and cursed is he who withholds his sword from bloodshed. Matthew 5:18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Treasury of Scripture For Joshua drew not his hand back, with which he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. Joshua 8:18 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city. drew not Joshua 8:18 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city. Exodus 17:11,12 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed… Jump to Previous Ai Complete Destroyed Destruction Devoted Draw Drew Hand Held Inhabitants Javelin Joshua Outstretched Spear Stretched Utterly Wherewith WithdrawJump to Next Ai Complete Destroyed Destruction Devoted Draw Drew Hand Held Inhabitants Javelin Joshua Outstretched Spear Stretched Utterly Wherewith WithdrawJoshua 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 Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance This phrase highlights Joshua's unwavering commitment and determination in the battle against Ai. The "battle lance" symbolizes leadership and authority in warfare. Joshua's steadfastness can be compared to Moses holding up his hands during the battle against the Amalekites (Exodus 17:11-12), signifying perseverance and divine support. The act of not drawing back his hand indicates complete dedication to God's command, reflecting the importance of obedience in achieving victory. until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, successor to Moses, and a central figure in the conquest of Canaan. He is known for his faithfulness and obedience to God's commands. 2. Ai A Canaanite city that was the site of a significant battle between the Israelites and the inhabitants of the land. The city was ultimately destroyed as part of God's judgment. 3. The Battle of Ai A pivotal event in the Israelite conquest of Canaan, where Joshua led the Israelites to victory after an initial defeat due to disobedience within the camp. Teaching Points Perseverance in ObedienceJoshua's unwavering stance with his battle lance symbolizes steadfastness in following God's commands. Believers are encouraged to remain resolute in their faith and obedience, even when faced with challenges. Divine Strategy and Human Action The victory at Ai was a result of both divine guidance and human action. Christians are reminded that while God provides direction, they must actively participate in His plans. The Consequences of Sin and Repentance The initial defeat at Ai was due to sin within the Israelite camp. This teaches the importance of addressing sin and seeking repentance to restore God's favor. The Role of Leadership Joshua's leadership exemplifies the importance of strong, faithful leaders who guide their people according to God's will. This is a call for both leaders and followers to seek God's guidance in their roles.Verse 26. - Utterly destroyed. Hebrew, הֶחֶרִים (see note on Joshua 6:17). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Joshuaוִיהוֹשֻׁ֙עַ֙ (wî·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no draw back הֵשִׁ֣יב (hê·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again his hand יָד֔וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that held נָטָ֖ה (nā·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend his battle lance בַּכִּיד֑וֹן (bak·kî·ḏō·wn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3591: Something to strike with, a dart until עַ֚ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Ai הָעָֽי׃ (hā·‘āy) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5857: Ai -- a Canaanite city were completely destroyed. הֶחֱרִ֔ים (he·ḥĕ·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2763: To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose Links Joshua 8:26 NIVJoshua 8:26 NLT Joshua 8:26 ESV Joshua 8:26 NASB Joshua 8:26 KJV Joshua 8:26 BibleApps.com Joshua 8:26 Biblia Paralela Joshua 8:26 Chinese Bible Joshua 8:26 French Bible Joshua 8:26 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 8:26 For Joshua didn't draw back his hand (Josh. 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