The people of Israel defeated the kings of the following cities: Jericho, Ai (near Bethel),

After that, he moved on south to the hill country east of the city of Bethel and set up his camp between Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There also he built an altar and worshiped the LORD.

The people of the tribe of Benjamin lived in Geba, Michmash, Ai, Bethel and the nearby villages,

On the north their border began at the Jordan and then went up the slope north of Jericho and westward through the hill country as far as the desert of Bethaven.

He named the place Bethel. (The town there was once known as Luz.)

"Even though you people of Israel are unfaithful to me, may Judah not be guilty of the same thing. Don't worship at Gilgal or Bethaven, or make promises there in the name of the living LORD.

Then Joshua sent two spies from the camp at Acacia with orders to go and secretly explore the land of Canaan, especially the city of Jericho. When they came to the city, they went to spend the night in the house of a prostitute named Rahab.

Get good advice and you will succeed; don't go charging into battle without a plan.

After all, you must make careful plans before you fight a battle, and the more good advice you get, the more likely you are to win.

"Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

So be careful how you live. Don't live like ignorant people, but like wise people.