Joshua 8:26

For Ioshua drew not his hand backe wherewith hee stretched out the speare, vntill he had vtterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For Joshua did not withdraw his hand with which he stretched out the javelin until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For Joshua drew not back his hand, wherewith he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For Joshua did not take back his hand with the outstretched spear till the destruction of the people of Ai was complete.
- Basic English Bible

Joshua did not draw back the hand that held his battle lance until he had devoted to destruction all who lived in Ai.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And Joshua did not draw back his hand, which he had stretched out with the javelin, until they had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
- Darby Bible

But Josue drew not back his hand, which he had stretched out on high, holding the shield, till all the inhabitants of Hai were slain.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For Joshua drew not back his hand wherewith he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
- English Revised Version

For Joshua didn't draw back his hand, with which he stretched out the javelin, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Joshua 8:26

8:26 Drew not his hand back - He kept his hand and spear in the same posture, both stretched out and lifted up, as a sign both to encourage them, and to direct them to go on in the work.