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There was not a man left in Ai or Beth-el, who didn`t go out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Or Bethel - See the Joshua 8:1 note.
19th Century
Anglican
There was not a man left in Ai or Beth-el. —Another singular justification for the distinctive strategy of Joshua. The ro…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel that went not out after Israel For as th…
Observe Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those who would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease. Probably he went into the valle…
