← Back to Search

Joshua 8:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the LORD said to Joshua, 'Hold out the spear in your hand toward Ai, because I will give you victory over that city.' So Joshua held out the spear that was in his hand toward the city.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Joshua to raise his spear as a signal that He will give Israel victory over the city of Ai.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land after their previous defeat at Ai due to Achan's sin. Joshua is now following God's specific battle strategy, which included an ambush. The raised spear likely served as both a signal to his troops and a symbol of God's promised victory.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

Read our full translation methodology →