Joshua 8:3

The Passion Translation

Joshua and his entire army set out to attack Ai. He chose thirty thousand valiant warriors and sent them ahead by night

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you already know quite well that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly and as a complete surprise.

Matthew 25:6

Then suddenly, in the middle of the night, they were awakened by the shout ‘Get up! The bridegroom is here! Come out and have an encounter with him!’

Matthew 24:50

Let me tell you what will happen to him. His master will suddenly return unexpectedly, and he will remove the abusive, selfish servant from his position of trust.

Matthew 24:39

They didn’t realize the end was near until Noah entered the ark, and then suddenly, the flood came and took them all away in judgment. It will happen the same way when the Son of Man appears.

2 Peter 3:10

The day of the Lord will come and take everyone by surprise—as unexpected as a home invasion. The atmosphere will be set on fire and vanish with a horrific roar, and the heavenly bodies will melt away as in a tremendous blaze. The earth and every activity of man will be laid bare.

Joshua 8:2

Do to Ai what you did to Jericho and its king, except this time, you may take the plunder, including livestock. Set an ambush behind the city.”

Joshua 8:4

with these instructions: “Now pay attention. Set an ambush behind Ai, but don’t hide very far away. Stay alert and ready for battle!

Joshua 10:7

So Joshua and all his fighting men, all the mighty warriors of Israel, left Gilgal to aid the Gibeonites.

Judges 9:32

Now then, under the cover of darkness, you and your men should come and take up concealed positions in the fields.