Joshua 8:13 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

¹⁵And Joshua and all Israel made as if they were beaten before them, and fled by the way of the wilderness.

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Reflection Questions

How do you coordinate your efforts with others?

What does it mean for you to be prepared for action?

When have you felt the importance of teamwork in achieving a goal?

Life Application

teamwork

Reflect on how you can better coordinate with others in your personal or professional life to achieve common goals.

readiness

Consider how being prepared can help you respond effectively to unexpected challenges.

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

Ai(Et-Tell today)

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

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