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and they will come out after us, until we have drawn them away from the city; for they will say, They flee before us, as at the first: so we will flee before them;
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A Strategic Retreat
Commentators explain that Israel's plan was a calculated military strategy. By pretending to flee 'as at the first,' they deliberately exploited the enemy's pride and overconfidence from the previous battle. As John Gill notes, this tactic was designed to draw the men of Ai far from their city, creating the perfect opportunity for the hidden ambush to succeed. It demonstrates how God's plans can utilize human wisdom and even past failures.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
Joshua’s general plan of operations is stated in these verses. The following verses explain how it was worked out.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they will come out after us Of which there could be no doubt, when they should see them run from them:
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…