It was the Lord's intention, <br />That Israelites do learn, <br />At any cost, a good lesson <br />To maintain strict discipline. <br /> <br />With Joshua, God was pleased, . <br />As he always followed, <br />Whatever be His command, <br />That was placed in his hand. <br /> <br />God assured Joshua and told. <br />'I'll be with you, be bold. <br />Let your attack be a surprise one, <br />And the kingdom of Ai, you'll win.' <br /> <br />'Now, you shall not burn, <br />But you’re free to own, <br />Whatever goods you win, <br />And livestock that remain.' <br /> <br />Out of his army, a part, <br />West of City Ai, he kept, <br />And the rest, he took <br />With him to attack. <br /> <br />When strategically he retreated, <br />The enemies from behind chased, <br />Leaving the whole city open, <br />Not knowing his war-plan. <br /> <br />As it was a simple walk-in, <br />To take the city left open, <br />His soldiers from the west, <br />Took its possession just. <br /> <br />The enemies ran helter-skelter, <br />Against pressures, front and rear, <br />Thus Ai, his army took over, <br />With all tumult and uproar. <br /> <br />After hanging the king, <br />Joshua took everything. <br />He burnt the city to ruins. <br />In this shape, it still remains.<br /><br />Simple Simon<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/c05-attack-on-ai/
