Joshua 8:13
“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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when they had set the people,.... In battle array, as in Kg1 20:12; that is, Joshua and the officers of the army:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Joshua went down by night into the valley where He would be seen at daylight by the men of Ai, and was accompanied no…
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…