Jos 8:29 | MHM | STEP | v. 29, 23 : The king of Ai was captured alive, then executed and hanged on a tree at the city gate ( ). His body was left under a pile of stones, probably as a sign of shame and as a warning to others. This severe punishment may have been because he was especially wicked or had mocked God when Israel was first defeated. God showed justice by punishing the king in the very place where he once judged others.

‏ Joshua 8:29

v. 29, 23: The king of Ai was captured alive, then executed and hanged on a tree at the city gate ( ^a). His body was left under a pile of stones, probably as a sign of shame and as a warning to others. This severe punishment may have been because he was especially wicked or had mocked God when Israel was first defeated. God showed justice by punishing the king in the very place where he once judged others.