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