Joshua 8:20
“And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers.”

What does Joshua 8:20 mean?
The verse Joshua 8:20 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Smoke of a New Beginning
The narrative of Joshua 8:20 provides a dramatic scene that calls for deep reflection. The verse reads, "And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Divine Intervention Amidst Desperation
O Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, As I approach Your throne of grace today, I do so with a humble heart, acknowledging Your supreme authority and power that surpasses all understanding. I recall the words of Joshua 8:20, where the men of Ai, upon looking…
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