the king of Jericho1 the king of Ai near Bethel1
Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Don’t be afraid. Don’t give up. Lead all your fighting men to Ai. [39] I will help you defeat the king of Ai. I am giving you his people, his city, and his land.
All the people of Ai and Bethel chased the army of Israel. The city was left open—no one stayed to protect the city.