Joshua 10:26
The Scripture
(26) And afterward Joshua smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five trees: and they were hanging upon the trees until the evening.
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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Judges 8:21I Samuel 15:33Joshua 8:29Numbers 25:4Deuteronomy 21:22Deuteronomy 21:23II Samuel 21:6II Samuel 21:9Esther 2:23Esther 7:9Esther 7:10Matthew 27:25
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