Joshua 8:13

Revised Standard Version CI

So they stationed the forces, the main encampment which was north of the city and its rear guard west of the city. But Joshua spent that night in the valley.

Cross References

Joshua 8:12

And he took about five thousand men, and set them in ambush between Bethel and Ai, to the west of the city.

Joshua 8:14

And when the king of Ai saw this he and all his people, the men of the city, made haste and went out early to the descent toward the Arabah to meet Israel in battle; but he did not know that there was an ambush against him behind the city.

Joshua 8:8

And when you have taken the city, you shall set the city on fire, doing as the Lord has bidden; see, I have commanded you.”