And it came to pass when the king of Ai saw [it], he hastened and went out to meet them direct to the battle, he and all the people [that were] with him. And he knew not that there was an ambush [formed] against him behind the city.

And they pursued after the children of Israel, and they themselves went to a distance from the city.

And he said to his young man, Come, and let us draw near to one of the places, and we will lodge in Gibeah or in Ramah.

And they passed by and went on, and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeah, which is in Benjamin.

And he shall pass by the valley, and shall arrive at Aiath; fear shall seize upon Ramah, the city of Saul.

And the men of Ai struck down about thirty-six men, and they pursued them from the gate, and destroyed them from the steep hill; and the heart of the people was alarmed and became as water.