Joshua 7:2

The Passion Translation

Joshua sent spies from Jericho to Ai (a small city near Beth Aven, southeast of Bethel), with orders to spy out the land. So the spies left for Ai.

Cross References

Genesis 12:8

From there, he journeyed on toward the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built another altar to Yahweh where he prayed and worshiped Yahweh.

Genesis 28:19

He named that place Bethel; though the city was once called Luz.

Proverbs 20:18

If you solicit good advice, then your plans will succeed. So don’t charge into battle without wisdom, for wars are won by skillful strategy.

Proverbs 24:6

Wise strategy is necessary to wage war, and with many astute advisers you’ll see the path to victory more clearly.

Isaiah 10:28

The Assyrian army attacked Aiath; they passed over into Migron and stored their equipment at Michmash.

Jeremiah 49:3

Weep and wail, Heshbon, for Ai has been destroyed! Shriek, women of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth and mourn; run back and forth in confusion! For enemies will lead Molech away and take him captive with all his priests and servants.

Matthew 10:16

Now, remember, it is I who sends you out, even though you feel vulnerable as lambs going into a pack of wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes yet as harmless as doves.”

Ephesians 5:15

So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true wisdom, for we are living in evil times. Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes.

Joshua 12:9

Here is the list of the thirty-one kings destroyed by Joshua: 1. The king of Jericho 2. The king of Ai near Bethel 3. The king of Jerusalem 4. The king of Hebron 5. The king of Jarmuth 6. The king of Lachish 7. The king of Eglon 8. The king of Gezer 9. The king of Debir 10. The king of Geder 11. The king of Hormah 12. The king of Arad 13. The king of Libnah 14. The king of Adullam 15. The king of Makkedah 16. The king of Bethel 17. The king of Tappuah 18. The king of Hepher 19. The king of Aphek 20. The king of Lasharon 21. The king of Madon 22. The king of Hazor 23. The king of Shimron Meron 24. The king of Achshaph 25. The king of Taanach 26. The king of Megiddo 27. The king of Kedesh 28. The king of Jokneam in Carmel 29. The king of Dor on the coast 30. The king of Goyim in Galilee 31. The king of Tirzah

Joshua 18:12

Their northern border began in the east at the Jordan River and went up the slope north of Jericho and westward through the hill country as far as the desert near the city of Beth Aven.

Joshua 2:1

Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent out two spies from their camp at Acacia. He told them, “Go and explore the land of Canaan, especially Jericho.” They went and arrived at Jericho and entered the house of Rahab the prostitute and lodged there.

Joshua 7:3

When they returned to Joshua, they reported to him, “There is no need to trouble the whole army to conquer Ai. The people are so few that two or three thousand men could attack it and take the city.”