The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is near Bethel, one;
The Lord then said to Joshua: Do not be afraid or dismayed. Take all the army with you and prepare to attack Ai. I have delivered the king of Ai into your power, with his people, city, and land.
not a soldier remained in Ai or Bethel. They abandoned the city, leaving it open, as they pursued Israel.