What does the Bible say about ambush?
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The Bible shows that ambush can be a lawful military strategy under God’s sovereign rule, yet it also warns that hidden schemes cannot thwart His purposes or excuse wickedness. God directed Israel’s ambush at Ai in Joshua 8:2-22 and used a similar tactic in Judges 20:29-41, showing that victory ultimately came from His command and help, not human cunning. By contrast, the men who lay in wait against Abimelech in Judges 9:25 acted amid violent, sinful conflict. God also turned enemy ambushes against themselves in 2 Chronicles 20:22, and He exposed Judah’s danger in 2 Chronicles 13:13. The Lord governs both battle plans and judgment, calling His people to trust Him rather than deceitful violence.
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- INSTANCES OF
- At Ai Joshua 8:2-22
- At Shechem Judges 9:25; Judges 9:34
- At Gibeah Judges 20:29-41
- Near Zemaraim 2 Chronicles 13:13
- By Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20:22
- See ARMIES
- FIGURATIVE Jeremiah 51:12
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