Joshua 8:24
“And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai,.... That came out against them:…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword. - This must refer to the women, children, and old persons,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 8:23-29
We have here an account of the improvement which the Israelites made of their victory over Ai. 1. They put all to the…