Second Chance
Israel Destroys the Town of Ai
Date: October 29, 2021
Passage: Joshua 8:1–29
The conquest of Ai was very important to the Israelites. Only 11 miles from Jericho, Ai was a key stronghold for the Canaanites and a buffer fortress for Bethel (v. 12). The LORD told Joshua not to be afraid or discouraged by what happened at the town of Ai (vv. 1-2). Take the army and attack …