Jos 8:3 | MHM | STEP | Joshua 8:3 – The Capture of Ai by Stratagem This section describes how Joshua and the Israelites captured Ai using a clever plan given by God. The strategy was not dishonest or unfair, but a wise use of military tactics. Israel did not break any promises or treaties, and no one was lied to. The victory came because God allowed Israel to use skill and planning, and because their enemies made foolish choices. This teaches us that God’s people can use wisdom and planning in their battles, as long as they follow God’s commands. v. 3-8, 12, 19 : There is some discussion about the number of soldiers used in the ambush. Some think Joshua sent 30,000 men at night to set the trap, and later added 5,000 more to guard the roads (; ; ; ). Others believe the main ambush group was just 5,000 men, taken from the larger army, and that the rest attacked the city directly. Either way, the key is that Joshua used wisdom to follow God’s plan.

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Joshua 8:3 – The Capture of Ai by Stratagem

This section describes how Joshua and the Israelites captured Ai using a clever plan given by God. The strategy was not dishonest or unfair, but a wise use of military tactics. Israel did not break any promises or treaties, and no one was lied to. The victory came because God allowed Israel to use skill and planning, and because their enemies made foolish choices. This teaches us that God’s people can use wisdom and planning in their battles, as long as they follow God’s commands.

v. 3-8, 12, 19: There is some discussion about the number of soldiers used in the ambush. Some think Joshua sent 30,000 men at night to set the trap, and later added 5,000 more to guard the roads (; ^a; ; ^b). Others believe the main ambush group was just 5,000 men, taken from the larger army, and that the rest attacked the city directly. Either way, the key is that Joshua used wisdom to follow God’s plan.