Joshua 8:11

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And all the people, even the people of war that were with him, went up, and drew nigh, and came before the city, and pitched on the north side of Ai: now there was a valley between them and Ai.

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Interpretation

Notice Joshua's conduct and prudence. Those that would maintain their spiritual conflicts must not love their ease.

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This thought runs through Joshua 8:9-13.

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Glossary

Ai Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Et Tell.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).