Joshua 8:6 · KJV

"(For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will flee before them."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:

⁵And I, and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and it shall come to pass, when they come out against us, as at the first, that we will flee before them,

⁶(For they will come out after us) till we have drawn them from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: therefore we will flee before them.

⁷Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.

⁸And it shall be, when ye have taken the city, that ye shall set the city on fire: according to the commandment of the LORD shall ye do. See, I have commanded you.

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Reflection Questions

How does strategic planning play a role in your life?

What does it mean for you to draw others into your plans?

When have you felt the need to adapt your approach to a challenge?

Life Application

strategy

Consider how you can be more strategic in your daily decisions, whether in work or relationships.

leadership

Reflect on how you can lead others by example, drawing them into positive actions.

People in This Verse

JoshuaOT

Joshua was Moses' assistant and later became the leader of the Israelites. He was known for his courage and faithfulness.

First appearance: Exodus 17:9

Places in This Verse

Ai(Et-Tell today)

Ai was a Canaanite city that the Israelites conquered during their conquest of the Promised Land.

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