After the Achan/Ai fiasco it's easy to see why God's next communique with Joshua was do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, take the whole army with you and attach Ai. You will do to Ai what you did to Jericho, and the people may take the plunder. And God tells them to set an ambush behind the city.
So Josh sent 30,000 of his best to camp behind he city, the plan was that while he created a diversion and pulled the attacking force of Ai away from their city, the ambush party would take the city.
When the ambush party left. Joshua stayed with the people.
God gave Joshua a sign, to hold the javelin in his hand towards Ai, because God had given the city into his hand. This was the sign for the ambushers, who I am assuming had amazing eye sight to attacked the city.
Put it to flame. and caught the army of Ai between the ambush force and Joshua's force.
They destroyed Ai. Took the plunder and impaled the king of Ai before burying him.
After the victory Joshua built an altar, the way Moses said to, with it they offered God burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. And Joshua blessed the people. And Joshua read the law, all of it, from start to finish.
Joshua chose his best to invade Ai, when you're delegating someone to lead an autonomous group, put all your best into it.
Joshua stayed with the people until early morning. He knew this was when the people needed him most.
After the heavy day, Joshua brought the people before God blessed them and gave them God's word.
No matter how the day plays out. At the end, return to God's word.
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