So Joshua burnt Ai, and made it a heap for ever, even a desolation, unto this day.
So Joshua burned Ai and made it a permanent heap of ruins, a desolation to this day.
And Joshua burneth Ai, and maketh it a heap age-during--a desolation unto this day;
And Joshua burned Ai, and made it an everlasting heap of desolation to this day.
Joshua — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. And the Lord said unto Joshua, etc It was of great consequence to Joshua, as well as the people, to inspire new courage, that they might prepare with confidence to assault the city of Ai, from which they had lately been repulsed with loss and greater disgrace. God, therefore,…