Joshua 8:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Israel had finished killing all the people of Ai who were out in the field and wilderness where they had chased them, and when every last one had been killed by the sword, all the Israelites returned to the city of Ai and destroyed it with the sword as well.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Israel's complete military victory over the city of Ai, fulfilling God's command to destroy the city and its inhabitants.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during Israel's conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership, shortly after their initial defeat at Ai due to Achan's sin. The destruction of Ai was part of God's judgment on the Canaanite nations and His fulfillment of promises made to Abraham about giving this land to his descendants.

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So they turned and ran away from the Israelite army toward the wilderness, but the battle caught up with them. The Israelites also destroyed those who came out from the cities, surrounding them completely.

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