1. Joshua 8:1–29 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The structure of Joshua 8:1-29

Joshua 8:1–29 (ESV)

1 And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.

Davis highlights an interesting structure in his analysis of Joshua 8:1–29:

  • Reassurance from the Lord (Joshua 8:1–2)

    • Instructions for the ambush (Joshua 8:3–9)

      • Joshua and Israel go up (Joshua 8:10–13)

        • Victory over Ai (Joshua 8:14–17)

  • Direction from the Lord (Joshua 8:18)

    • Action of the ambush (Joshua 8:19–20)

      • Joshua and all Israel turn back (Joshua 8:21–23)

        • Defeat of Ai (Joshua 8:24–27)

        • (Summary (Joshua 8:28–29))1