and you shall rise up from the ambush, and take possession of the city; for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.
It shall be, when you have seized the city, that you shall set the city on fire.
You shall do this according to the LORD’s word.
Behold, I have commanded you.”
Joshua sent them out; and they went to set up the ambush, and stayed between Bethel and Ai on the west side of Ai; but Joshua stayed among the people that night.