What the Bible says about
Ambush
7 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools
“And you shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set up an ambush behind the city.””— Joshua 8:2-22 BSB
“The leaders of Shechem set up an ambush against Abimelech on the hilltops, and they robbed all who passed by them on the road. So this was reported to Abimelech.”— Judges 9:25 BSB
“So Abimelech and all his troops set out by night and lay in wait against Shechem in four companies.”— Judges 9:34 BSB
“Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.”— 2 Chronicles 13:13 BSB
“The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated.”— 2 Chronicles 20:22 BSB
“Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon.”— Jeremiah 51:12 BSB