Joshua 8:12

The Passion Translation

He placed a smaller force of about five thousand men west of the city to set an ambush between Bethel and 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.

Joshua 8:11

The entire fighting force with Joshua advanced until they were near the city and encamped north of Ai, with a valley between them and the city.

Joshua 8:13

The main fighting force north of the city prepared for battle, while the rear guard held a concealed position west of the city. Joshua spent the night in the valley.

Judges 1:22

Yahweh’s presence and power were with Joseph’s descendants, so they advanced toward Bethel and sent men ahead to spy out the city that was formerly known as Luz.