Joshua 8:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then you should come out of your hiding place and capture the city, because the LORD your God will give it to you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising Joshua and his army that they will succeed in their surprise attack because He will give them victory.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the Promised Land as part of God's covenant promise to their ancestors, following their exodus from Egypt. After an initial defeat at the city of Ai due to sin in the camp, God provided Joshua with a detailed battle plan involving an ambush to ensure victory. This verse is part of that strategy, where God assures the Israelites of success if they follow His instructions faithfully.

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