Joshua 8:17
“And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel that went not out after Israel,.... For as these two places were very near…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There was not a man left in Ai or Beth-el - It is very likely that the principal strength of Beth-el had been previously…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 8:3-22
We have here an account of the taking of Ai by stratagem. The stratagem here used, we are sure, was lawful and good; God…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
or Beth-el The inhabitants of Bethel would seem on this occasion to have sent help to the people of Ai in resisting the…
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