Joshua 8:27

“Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.”

"Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua." - Joshua 8:27
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What does Joshua 8:27 mean?

Joshua 8:27 (KJV) states, "Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the Lord which he commanded Joshua." This verse comes from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament, and it describes the aftermath of the…

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The Divine Design: Lessons from the Conquest of Ai

The book of Joshua is a powerful testament to God’s promise and faithfulness towards His people. In Joshua 8:27, we encounter a pivotal moment in Israel's journey as they conquer the city of Ai. The verse states: "Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey…

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A Prayer of Gratitude and Divine Guidance

O Heavenly Father, the Creator of all things and the Sovereign Ruler of the universe, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. Your Word, as declared in Joshua 8:27, reminds us of Your faithfulness and the importance of obedience to Your will: "Only the…

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Joshua 8:27 - "Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua."
Joshua 6:27 - "So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country."
Joshua 18:27 - "And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,"
Joshua 15:27 - "And Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-palet,"
Joshua 8:23 - "And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua."
Joshua 6:27 - "So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country."
Joshua 6:27 - "So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country."
Joshua 6:27 - "So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country."
Joshua 9:27 - "And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose."
"And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah," - Joshua 18:27
Joshua 8:30 - "¶ Then Joshua built an altar unto the LORD God of Israel in mount Ebal,"
Joshua 9:8 - "And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?"
"So the LORD was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country." - Joshua 6:27
Joshua 8:28 - "And Joshua burnt Ai, and made it an heap for ever, even a desolation unto this day."
Joshua 8:15 - "And Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them, and fled by the way of the wilderness."
Joshua 1:8
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."
Joshua 8:3 - "¶ So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night."
Joshua 4:1-8
Joshua 4:1-8
"And Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-palet," - Joshua 15:27
Joshua 8:10 - "And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai."
Joshua 8:18 - "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."
"And the king of Ai they took alive, and brought him to Joshua." - Joshua 8:23
Joshua 8:21 - "And when Joshua and all Israel saw that the ambush had taken the city, and that the smoke of the city ascended, then they turned again, and slew the men of Ai."
Psalm 27:8
Psalm 27:8
Joshua 8:16 - "And all the people that were in Ai were called together to pursue after them: and they pursued after Joshua, and were drawn away from the city."
Joshua 8:26 - "For Joshua drew not his hand back, wherewith he stretched out the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai."