Joshua at the capture of Ai lay in ambush, and so deceived the inhabitants that he gained an easy victory (Josh. 8:4-26). Shechem was taken in this manner (Judg. 9:30-45. Comp. Jer. 51:12).
·vt To attack by ambush; to <<Waylay>>. II. Ambush ·vt To station in ambush with a view to surprise...
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Signifies an attempt to lie in concealment for the purpose of surprising the enemy without his perce...
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