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15 Joshua and the main body of the Israelites fled toward the wilderness, pretending defeat, 16 until the last of the soldiers in the city had been called out to pursue them. Since they were drawn away from the city, with everyone pursuing Joshua, 17 not a soldier remained in Ai or Bethel. They abandoned the city, leaving it open, as they pursued Israel.

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15 Joshua and all Israel let themselves be driven back(A) before them, and they fled toward the wilderness.(B) 16 All the men of Ai were called to pursue them, and they pursued Joshua and were lured away(C) from the city. 17 Not a man remained in Ai or Bethel who did not go after Israel. They left the city open and went in pursuit of Israel.

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