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Ai

Facts:

In Old Testament times, Ai was the name of a Canaanite town located just south of Bethel and about 8 km northwest of Jericho.

• After defeating Jericho, Joshua led the Israelites in an attack of Ai. But they were easily defeated because God was not pleased with them.
• An Israelite named Achan had stolen plunder from Jericho, and God ordered that he and his family be killed. Then God helped the Israelites defeat the people of Ai.

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(See also: Bethel, Jericho)

Bible References:

• Ezra 02:27-30
• Genesis 12:8-9
• Genesis 13:3-4
• Joshua 07:03
• Joshua 08:12

Word Data:

• Strong's: H5857