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Joshua 8:12 · KJV

"And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of the city."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and numbered the people, and went up, he and the elders of Israel, before the people to Ai.
11And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.
12And he took about five thousand men, and set them to lie in ambush between Beth-el and Ai, on the west side of the city.
13And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley.
14And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for challenges in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to lie in wait for opportunities?

3

When have you successfully used strategy to overcome an obstacle?

Life Application

preparation

Think about how you can prepare for upcoming challenges in your life by being proactive and strategic.

opportunity

Consider how you can recognize and seize opportunities that may require patience and timing.

People in This Verse

JoshuaOT

Joshua was Moses' assistant and later became the leader of the Israelites. He was known for his courage and faithfulness.

First appearance: Exodus 17:9

Places in This Verse

Beth-el(Beitin today)

Beth-el was an important city in ancient Israel, known for its religious significance and proximity to Ai.

Ai(Et-Tell today)

Ai was a Canaanite city that the Israelites conquered during their conquest of the Promised Land.

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