Achan and Ai

Achan and Ai (Joshua 7:1–8:29)

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   Ai defeats Israel: people of Ai pursue Israelites and defeat them7:1–5
2. b
   Joshua lies prostrate until evening before the Lord7:6–9
3. c
   God's directions for victory7:10–15
4. d
   CENTER: Achan's sin is exposed and punished7:16–26
5. c′
   God's directions for conquering Ai8:1–2
6. b′
   Joshua spends two nights in valley as he prepares attack8:3–9
7. a′
   Israel defeats Ai: people of Ai pursue Israelites, but this time are defeated8:10–29