JOSHUA 8

THE ISRAELITES DEFEAT AI + RENEW THE COVENANT

Joshua and his army pretend to attack the city, just like they did before, to trick the people of Ai into thinking they will be victorious again. The people of Ai see the Israelites running, so they chase after them, leaving their city unprotected. While the people of Ai are chasing the Israelites, another group of Israelite soldiers sets the city on fire. The people of Ai are stuck between the two Israelite armies, where they are defeated.

After the Israelites defeat the people of Ai, God promises them the land they inhabited. Joshua builds an altar to God and gave a burnt offering. Joshua reads aloud the Law of Moses, renewing the covenant with God and reminding the Israelites of God’s word.