Joshua 8:13

The Passion Translation

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.

Cross References

Joshua 8:12

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

Joshua 8:14

At dawn, when the king of Ai saw the Israelites, he and his army rushed out to fight. They ran to attack Israel at a predetermined place en route to the Arabah, not knowing that an ambush had been set against them behind the city.

Joshua 8:8

When you’ve captured the city, set it on fire. Now that you have your orders, go and do as Yahweh has commanded!”