29He impaled the body of the king of Ai on a pole and left it there until evening. At sunset, Joshua ordered them to take the body from the pole and throw it down at the entrance of the city gate. And they raised a large pile of rocks over it, which remains to this day.
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Joshua 8 recounts Israel's second, successful assault on Ai, following their earlier defeat. This time, God provides a detailed battle plan involving an ambush, ensuring victory. The chapter highlights God's faithfulness to His promises, the importance of obedience, and the consequences of sin. After the victory, Joshua builds an altar and publicly reads the Law, reaffirming Israel's covenant with God and their commitment to His commands in the promised land.
