OLD TESTAMENT

Joshua 8:23

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23

They captured the king of Ai alive, and brought him to Joshua.

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Verse 23. Josue. This king was reserved for greater torments and ignominy. It was the ancient custom to present kings and chief commanders to the victorious general, who rewarded those who brought them. Grotius.

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