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Joshua 7:2 - Compare All Versions

Joshua 7:2 NIV (New International Version)

Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the region.” So the men went up and spied out Ai.

Joshua 7:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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.

Joshua 7:2 NLT (New Living Translation)

Joshua sent some of his men from Jericho to spy out the town of Ai, east of Bethel, near Beth-aven.

Joshua 7:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven,  east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and scout the land.” So the men went up and scouted Ai.

Joshua 7:2 KJV (King James Version)

And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Beth-aven, on the east side of Beth-el, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and view the country. And the men went up and viewed Ai.

Joshua 7:2 NKJV (New King James Version)

Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Beth Aven, on the east side of Bethel, and spoke to them, saying, “Go up and spy out the country.” So the men went up and spied out Ai.

Joshua 7:2 MSG (The Message)

Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai (The Ruin), which is near Beth Aven just east of Bethel. He instructed them, “Go up and spy out the land.” The men went up and spied out Ai.

Joshua 7:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Now 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.” So the men went up and spied out Ai.

Joshua 7:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Now 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.” So the men went up and spied out Ai.

Joshua 7:2 NET (New English Translation)

Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai (which is located near Beth Aven, east of Bethel) and instructed them, “Go up and spy on the land.” So the men went up and spied on Ai.