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

This verse is part of God's strategic instructions to Joshua for conquering the city of Ai, after Israel's initial defeat there due to Achan's sin. God was giving detailed military tactics for an ambush that would result in victory. This battle was crucial for Israel's continued conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership.

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