AI AGAIN ATTACKED Joshua 8:1 Now that the evil was put away, the people were assured of victory. “I _have_ given,” _etc_. But the assurance of faith is not inconsistent with the call for action: “Arise, go up.” Though he was thus secure of victory, Joshua adopted such measures as his soldier-train... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ENEMY COMPLETELY DESTROYED Joshua 8:18 Joshua's preparations were skillfully made, and in that very place where Israel had been so disastrously defeated they scored a great victory and took large spoil, especially cattle, which they drove in triumph to the camp at Gilgal. Taught by Christ's g... [ Continue Reading ]
RECORDING AND READING THE LAW Joshua 8:30 After the fall of Ai the war was suspended for a time. The divine hand restrained the Canaanites from interfering with Israel's obedience to the Mosaic code. The whole nation was marshaled in the valley between Ebal and Gerizim, to hear the Law recited and... [ Continue Reading ]