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The Danger of Overconfidence
Commentators note that the men of Ai and Bethel were so certain of victory that they left their cities completely open and undefended. Their pride and eagerness to pursue a seemingly defeated Israel led directly to their downfall. This serves as a powerful reminder that spiritual arrogance and underestimating God's power can leave us vulnerable.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 8:17
18th Century
Theologian
Or Bethel - See the Joshua 8:1 note.
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 8:17
19th Century
Bishop
There was not a man left in Ai or Beth-el. —Another singular justification for the distinctive strategy of Joshua. The ro…
John Calvin
On Joshua 8:17
16th Century
Theologian
And there was not a man left in Ai, etc. It will be clear from the context that some were captured in the city and slain. Therefore, we mu…
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John Gill
On Joshua 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel that went not
out after Israel
For as th…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 8:3–22
17th Century
Minister
Observe Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those who would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease. Probably he went into the valle…