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Joshua Chapter 8 verse 9 Holy Bible

ASV Joshua 8:9

And Joshua sent them forth; and they went to the ambushment, and abode between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.
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BBE Joshua 8:9

So Joshua sent them out: and they took up a secret position between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua kept with the people that night.
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DARBY Joshua 8:9

And Joshua sent them forth; and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west of Ai. And Joshua lodged that night among the people.
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KJV Joshua 8:9

Joshua therefore sent them forth: and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.
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WBT Joshua 8:9

Joshua therefore sent them forth; and they went to lie in ambush, and abode between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.
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WEB Joshua 8:9

Joshua sent them forth; and they went to set up the ambush, and stayed between Bethel and Ai, on the west side of Ai: but Joshua lodged that night among the people.
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YLT Joshua 8:9

And Joshua sendeth them away, and they go unto the ambush, and abide between Bethel and Ai, on the west of Ai; and Joshua lodgeth on that night in the midst of the people.
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 9. - Between Bethel and Ai. (see above, Joshua 7:2).

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) They went to lie in ambush.--Or, they went to the lurking-place; and remained between Bethel and Ai. The ambush itself (Joshua 8:2; Joshua 8:7; Joshua 8:19; Joshua 8:21) is described by a slightly different word.Among the people--i.e., at Gilgal.10) Joshua . . . numbered.--Or, rather, mustered the people.He then went up with the elders of Israel at the head of the main body, and made an imposing demonstration with a large force in front of the town. . . .