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Joshua 8:4

And he instructed them, saying: "Set an ambush behind the city. You shall withdraw not far away, and let everyone be prepared
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King James Version

And 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:

English Standard Version

And he commanded them, "Behold, you shall lie in ambush against the city, behind it. Do not go very far from the city, but all of you remain ready.

New International Version

with these orders: "Listen carefully. You are to set an ambush behind the city. Don't go very far from it. All of you be on the alert.