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English Standard Version
Joshua 7:4
So about three thousand men went up there from the people. And they fled before the men of Ai,
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Christian Standard Bible®
So about three thousand men went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
Hebrew Names Version
So there went up there of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of `Ai.
So there went up there of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of `Ai.
King James Version
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
Lexham English Bible
So about three thousand from the people went up there, and they fled before the men of Ai.
So about three thousand from the people went up there, and they fled before the men of Ai.
New Century Version
So about three thousand men went up to Ai, but the people of Ai beat them badly.
So about three thousand men went up to Ai, but the people of Ai beat them badly.
New English Translation
So about three thousand men went up, but they fled from the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men went up, but they fled from the men of Ai.
Amplified Bible
So about three thousand men from the sons of Israel went up there, but they fled [in retreat] from the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men from the sons of Israel went up there, but they fled [in retreat] from the men of Ai.
New American Standard Bible
So about three thousand men from the people went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men from the people went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So there went vp thither of the people about three thousande men, and they fledde before the men of Ai.
So there went vp thither of the people about three thousande men, and they fledde before the men of Ai.
Legacy Standard Bible
So about three thousand men from the people went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men from the people went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
Contemporary English Version
Joshua sent about three thousand soldiers to attack Ai. But the men of Ai fought back and chased the Israelite soldiers away from the town gate and down the hill to the stone quarries. Thirty-six Israelite soldiers were killed, and the Israelite army felt discouraged.
Joshua sent about three thousand soldiers to attack Ai. But the men of Ai fought back and chased the Israelite soldiers away from the town gate and down the hill to the stone quarries. Thirty-six Israelite soldiers were killed, and the Israelite army felt discouraged.
Complete Jewish Bible
So from the people about three thousand men went up there, but they were routed by the men of ‘Ai.
So from the people about three thousand men went up there, but they were routed by the men of ‘Ai.
Darby Translation
And there went up thither of the people about three thousand men, but they fled before the men of Ai.
And there went up thither of the people about three thousand men, but they fled before the men of Ai.
Easy-to-Read Version
So about 3000 men went to Ai, but the people of Ai killed about 36 men of Israel. And the Israelites ran away. The people of Ai chased them from the city gates all the way to the quarries. The people of Ai beat them badly. When the people from Israel saw this, they became very frightened and lost their courage.
So about 3000 men went to Ai, but the people of Ai killed about 36 men of Israel. And the Israelites ran away. The people of Ai chased them from the city gates all the way to the quarries. The people of Ai beat them badly. When the people from Israel saw this, they became very frightened and lost their courage.
George Lamsa Translation
So there went up about three thousand men; and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up about three thousand men; and they fled before the men of Ai.
Good News Translation
So about three thousand Israelites made the attack, but they were forced to retreat.
So about three thousand Israelites made the attack, but they were forced to retreat.
Literal Translation
And about three thousand men of the people went up there. And they fled before the men of Ai.
And about three thousand men of the people went up there. And they fled before the men of Ai.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
So there wente vp, of the people vpon a thre thousande men, and they fled before the men of Hai,
So there wente vp, of the people vpon a thre thousande men, and they fled before the men of Hai,
American Standard Version
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
Bible in Basic English
So about three thousand of the people went up, and were sent in flight by the men of Ai.
So about three thousand of the people went up, and were sent in flight by the men of Ai.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And so there went vp thyther of the people about a three thousande men, and they fled before the men of Ai.
And so there went vp thyther of the people about a three thousande men, and they fled before the men of Ai.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men; and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men; and they fled before the men of Ai.
King James Version (1611)
So there went vp thither of the people about three thousand men, and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went vp thither of the people about three thousand men, and they fled before the men of Ai.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And there went up about three thousand men, and they fled from before the men of Gai.
And there went up about three thousand men, and they fled from before the men of Gai.
English Revised Version
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
Berean Standard Bible
So about three thousand men went up, but they were put to flight before the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men went up, but they were put to flight before the men of Ai.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor thre thousynde of fiyteris stieden, whiche turneden the backis anoon,
Therfor thre thousynde of fiyteris stieden, whiche turneden the backis anoon,
Young's Literal Translation
And there go up of the people thither about three thousand men, and they flee before the men of Ai,
And there go up of the people thither about three thousand men, and they flee before the men of Ai,
Update Bible Version
So there went up there of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up there of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
Webster's Bible Translation
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
World English Bible
So there went up there of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
So there went up there of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
New King James Version
So about three thousand men went up there from the people, but they fled before the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men went up there from the people, but they fled before the men of Ai.
New Living Translation
So approximately 3,000 warriors were sent, but they were soundly defeated. The men of Ai
So approximately 3,000 warriors were sent, but they were soundly defeated. The men of Ai
New Life Bible
So about 3,000 men of Israel went, but they ran away from the men of Ai.
So about 3,000 men of Israel went, but they ran away from the men of Ai.
New Revised Standard
So about three thousand of the people went up there; and they fled before the men of Ai.
So about three thousand of the people went up there; and they fled before the men of Ai.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
There went up thither of the people therefore, about three thousand men, - but they fled before the men of Ai.
There went up thither of the people therefore, about three thousand men, - but they fled before the men of Ai.
Douay-Rheims Bible
There went up therefore three thousand fighting men: who immediately turned their backs,
There went up therefore three thousand fighting men: who immediately turned their backs,
Revised Standard Version
So about three thousand went up there from the people; and they fled before the men of Ai,
So about three thousand went up there from the people; and they fled before the men of Ai,
THE MESSAGE
So three thousand men went up—and then fled in defeat before the men of Ai! The men of Ai killed thirty-six—chased them from the city gate as far as The Quarries, killing them at the descent. The heart of the people sank, all spirit knocked out of them.
So three thousand men went up—and then fled in defeat before the men of Ai! The men of Ai killed thirty-six—chased them from the city gate as far as The Quarries, killing them at the descent. The heart of the people sank, all spirit knocked out of them.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So about three thousand men from the people went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
So about three thousand men from the people went up there, but they fled from the men of Ai.
Contextual Overview
1 But the people of Israel broke faith in regard to the devoted things, for Achan the son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of the devoted things. And the anger of the Lord burned against the people of Israel. 2 Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven, east of Bethel, and said to them, "Go up and spy out the land." And the men went up and spied out Ai. 3 And they returned to Joshua and said to him, "Do not have all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and attack Ai. Do not make the whole people toil up there, for they are few." 4 So about three thousand men went up there from the people. And they fled before the men of Ai, 5 and the men of Ai killed about thirty-six of their men and chased them before the gate as far as Shebarim and struck them at the descent. And the hearts of the people melted and became as water.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
fled: Leviticus 26:17, Deuteronomy 28:25, Deuteronomy 32:30, Isaiah 30:17, Isaiah 59:2
Reciprocal: Psalms 89:43 - not made
Cross-References
Genesis 2:5
When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground,
When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground,
Genesis 6:3
Then the Lord said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years."
Then the Lord said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years."
Genesis 6:7
So the Lord said, "I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them."
So the Lord said, "I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them."
Genesis 6:13
And God said to Noah, "I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
And God said to Noah, "I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Genesis 6:17
For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die.
For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh in which is the breath of life under heaven. Everything that is on the earth shall die.
Genesis 7:10
And after seven days the waters of the flood came upon the earth.
And after seven days the waters of the flood came upon the earth.
Genesis 7:11
In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the windows of the heavens were opened.
In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the great deep burst forth, and the windows of the heavens were opened.
Genesis 7:12
And rain fell upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
And rain fell upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
Genesis 7:17
The flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth.
The flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth.
Genesis 7:21
And all flesh died that moved on the earth, birds, livestock, beasts, all swarming creatures that swarm on the earth, and all mankind.
And all flesh died that moved on the earth, birds, livestock, beasts, all swarming creatures that swarm on the earth, and all mankind.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men,.... Joshua detached from the army the largest number proposed, that there might be strength enough to take the place; and those he sent under proper officers to Ai, who went up to the very gate of the city, as appears from Joshua 7:5:
and they fled before the men of Ai; for upon their appearing at the gate of their city, they came out with all their forces against them, and as soon as they did, the children of Israel durst not face them, but without engaging with them fled at once: God having forsaken them, their courage failed, the dread of their enemies falling on them.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Joshua 7:4. About three thousand men — The spies sent to reconnoitre the place (Joshua 7:3) reported that the town was meanly garrisoned, and that two or three thousand men would be sufficient to take it. These were accordingly sent up, and were repulsed by the Amorites.
