Add parallel Print Page Options

13 And when they had set the people, the whole camp on the north of the city, and their ambush on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley.

14 And it came to pass when the king of Ai saw it, that the men of the city hasted and rose early, and went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at the appointed place before the plain. But he knew not that there was an ambush against him behind the city.

15 And Joshua and all Israel let themselves be beaten before them; and they fled by the way of the wilderness.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition
ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Softcover Economy Edition
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $5.49
Save: $4.50 (45%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
NLT The Swindoll Study Bible LeatherLike, Black
NLT The Swindoll Study Bible LeatherLike, Black
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $34.99
Save: $35.00 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
NKJV MacArthur Study Bible Large Print Black Bonded Thumb-Indexed
NKJV MacArthur Study Bible Large Print Black Bonded Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $99.99
Our Price: $67.99
Save: $32.00 (32%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Green with Mosaic Cross Design
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $20.99
Save: $24.00 (53%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The Complete Jewish Study Bible
The Complete Jewish Study Bible
Retail: $49.95
Our Price: $29.99
Save: $19.96 (40%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars