Only the cattle and the spoil of that city Israel took for a prey unto themselves, according unto the word of the LORD which he commanded Joshua.
The Israelites only took the livestock and valuables from that city as their reward, just as the LORD had instructed Joshua.
God allowed the Israelites to keep the animals and treasures from the city they conquered, following His specific instructions.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Joshua, the Israelites were conquering the Promised Land as part of God's fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham, and this specific verse refers to their victory at Ai after an initial defeat due to sin in the camp. God had instructed Joshua that, unlike the complete destruction at Jericho, the people could keep the livestock and spoils from Ai as a form of provision. This action highlighted God's sovereignty in directing the distribution of resources during the conquest.
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