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Joshua 8:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Joshua 8:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 8 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.”
Joshua 8:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 8:17
Total pursuit confirmed: 'there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.' The phrase 'not a man left' emphasizes absolute completeness—universal participation. The inclusion of Bethel suggests nearby city joined the pursuit, thinking this an opportunity to destroy Israel. The statement 'they left the city open' highlights the strategic blunder—undefended gates, unmanned walls. The Hebrew עָזַב (azav—to leave, forsake, abandon) indicates complete abandonment. This creates the opportunity God planned: the ambush fo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 8:17
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“and all the people of war”
“when Israel had made an end of killing all the inhabitants of Ai in the field”
“and made his heart obstinate”
“I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?”
“to come against Israel in battle”
“He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.”