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…

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

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…

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