Joshua 10:2
The Scripture
(2) That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty.
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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