When our main army attacks, the men of Ai will come out to fight as they did before, and we will run away from them.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Joshua’s general plan of operations is stated in these verses. The following verses explain how it was worked out.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I and all the people that [are] with me will approach unto
the city
That is, Josh…

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…