No doubt Joshua had ascended the heights, most likely those to the north of the valley, so as to separate himself from the fleeing Israelites on th…

And the Lord said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear. —In the capture of Ai, as in that of Jericho, each stage of the pro…

And the Lord said to Joshua, etc. This passage shows that, owing either to the strong fortifications of the city, the valor of its inhabit…

And the Lord said unto Joshua, stretch out the spear that [is]
in your hand towards Ai
…

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