Jos 7:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4-5 : The small Israelite army attacked Ai, but they were defeated and had to run away. About thirty-six men were killed ( ). This surprised Israel, who thought God would always give them victory. The defeat taught them to be humble and showed them that God was displeased with them. Sometimes God allows setbacks to humble us and call us to get rid of sin.

‏ Joshua 7:4

v. 4-5: The small Israelite army attacked Ai, but they were defeated and had to run away. About thirty-six men were killed ( ^a). This surprised Israel, who thought God would always give them victory. The defeat taught them to be humble and showed them that God was displeased with them. Sometimes God allows setbacks to humble us and call us to get rid of sin.