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All the people, [even] the [men of] war who were with him, went up, and drew near, and came before the city, and encamped on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between him and Ai.
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A Strategic Display of Force
Commentators explain that Joshua's army positioned itself on a hill north of Ai, with a valley in between. This wasn't a random campsite; it was a strategic move. By being highly visible, they intended to bait the men of Ai into leaving the safety of their city walls to attack, which was a crucial part of the overall battle plan.
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19th Century
Anglican
On the north side. —The lurking-place of the thirty thousand was on the west side, between Bethel and Ai.
There is a ravine…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the people, [even the people] of war that [were] with him, and went up, and drew nigh
Presbyterian
Observe Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those who would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease. Probably he went into the valle…
