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All the people who were in the city were called together to pursue after them: and they pursued after Joshua, and were drawn away from the city.
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The Enemy's Overconfidence
Commentators explain that the people of Ai, believing they were on the verge of another victory, were 'called together' to pursue the fleeing Israelites. This overconfidence and eagerness for a chase played directly into Joshua's strategic plan, drawing them far from their city and leaving it vulnerable.
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Joshua
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the people that were in Ai [were] called together to pursue after them Becaus…
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…
