Joshua 8:16 - All the people who were in the city were called together to pursue after them. They pursued Joshua, and were drawn away from the city.
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What does "Joshua 8:16" mean?
Joshua 8:16 describes a crucial part of Joshua's strategy to conquer the city of Ai. Here's a breakdown of the verse's meaning:
"All the people who were in the city were called together to pursue after them." After Joshua's forces staged a feigned retreat, the inhabitants of Ai, confident in their victory, were rallied and ordered to chase after the retreating Israelites. This implies a complete mobilization of Ai's fighting force, leaving the city undefended.
"They pursued Joshua, and were drawn away from the city." This highlights the effectiveness of Joshua's ruse. The army of Ai enthusiastically pursued Joshua's apparently fleeing troops, lured further and further away from their city walls. Joshua's main force was hidden and planned to enter the now undefended city.
Joshua 8:16 - All the people who were in the city were called together to pursue after them. They pursued Joshua, and were drawn away from the city.
What does "Joshua 8:16" mean?
Joshua 8:16 describes a crucial part of Joshua's strategy to conquer the city of Ai. Here's a breakdown of the verse's meaning:
"All the people who were in the city were called together to pursue after them." After Joshua's forces staged a feigned retreat, the inhabitants of Ai, confident in their victory, were rallied and ordered to chase after the retreating Israelites. This implies a complete mobilization of Ai's fighting force, leaving the city undefended.
"They pursued Joshua, and were drawn away from the city." This highlights the effectiveness of Joshua's ruse. The army of Ai enthusiastically pursued Joshua's apparently fleeing troops, lured further and further away from their city walls. Joshua's main force was hidden and planned to enter the now undefended city.