Joshua 7:4-6

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⁴ So approximately three thousand soldiers were sent—and they were soundly defeated. ⁵ About thirty-six of the Israelis were killed during the attack, and many others died while being chased by the men of Ai as far as the quarries. The Israeli army was paralyzed with fear at this turn of events. ⁶ Joshua and the elders of Israel tore their clothing and lay prostrate before the Ark of the Lord until evening, with dust on their heads.