Joshua 10:1
The Scripture
(1) Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The Israelites, under Joshua, defeat the Canaanite city of Ai after a night assault, demonstrating God's power over the enemy. The victory is celebrated, but the chapter also notes that the people boast of their triumph, which later leads to the downfall of their nation. This chapter highlights the consequences of pride after divine deliverance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 14:18Hebrews 7:1Joshua 6:21Joshua 8:2Joshua 8:22Joshua 8:23Joshua 8:24Joshua 8:25Joshua 8:26Joshua 8:27Joshua 8:28Joshua 8:29
Related verses (shared words)
Joshua 8:26Joshua 9:3Joshua 7:2Joshua 8:9Joshua 8:24Joshua 8:1