Joshua 8:5

Good News Translation

My men and I will approach the city. When the men of Ai come out against us, we will turn and run, just as we did the first time.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

Joshua 7:5

The men of Ai chased them from the city gate as far as some quarries and killed about thirty-six of them on the way down the hill. Then the Israelites lost their courage and were afraid.

Joshua 8:6

They will pursue us until we have led them away from the city. They will think that we are running from them, as we did before.