Joshua 8:16-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁶ All the troops in the city were called out to chase them. As they chased Joshua, they were lured away from the city. ¹⁷ Not one man was left in Ai or Bethel; they all went after Israel. So the city was left unprotected as they chased Israel.

¹⁸ Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Hold out the spear in your hand toward the city, because I am handing Ai over to you.” So Joshua held out his spear.