Verse 9
(9) They went to lie in ambush.—Or, they went to the lurking-place; and remained between Bethel and Ai. The ambush itself (Joshua 8:2; Joshua 8:7; Joshua 8:19; Joshua 8:21) is described by a slightly different word.
Among the people—i.e., at Gilgal.
10) Joshua . . . numbered.—Or, rather, mustered the people.
He then went up with the elders of Israel at the head of the main body, and made an imposing demonstration with a large force in front of the town.
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