And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:
Ver. 1. Fear not, neither be thou dismayed.] For I have found an atonement, as Job 33:24. And as a bone once broken is stronger after setting: as lovers are never greater friends than after a falling out: so is it betwixt God and his offending servants.
Take all the people.] That all may partake of the spoil.
See, I have given it into thine hand.] Thine it is assuredly; but by my free gift, not by thine own prowess or policy.