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And 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 the time appointed, before the Arabah; but he knew not that there was an ambush against him behind the city.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

At a time appointed - Rather, at the place appointed, that is, some spot suitable for the drawing up of his men, which had been ass…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When the king of Ai saw it... the city went out.—The stratagem succeeded perfectly. Joshua gave them ample time, by his movements …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw [it]
Not the ambush on the west side, but the host or army on the north…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Observe Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those who would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease. Probably he went into the valle…

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