Joshua 8:22

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And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.

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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 8:19-22.

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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).