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JOSHUA 8
THE ISRAELITES DEFEAT AI + RENEW THE COVENANT
Joshua and his army pretend to retreat from the city to trick the people of Ai into thinking they will be victorious again. The people of Ai see the Israelites running, so they chase after them, leaving their city unprotected. While the people of Ai are chasing the Israelites, another group of Israelite soldiers sets the city on fire. The people of Ai are stuck between the two Israelite armies, and they are defeated.
After the Israelites defeat the people of Ai, God promises them the land they inhabited. Joshua builds an altar to God and offers a burnt offering. Joshua reads aloud the Law of Moses, renewing the covenant with God and reminding the Israelites of God’s word.
STUDY QUESTIONS
How would you describe Israel’s military strategy against Ai in Joshua 8?
After Israel’s victory, how did Joshua glorify God and remind the Israelites of His provision? (Joshua 8:30–35)
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