The five southern kings — The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which is beside Bethel, one. The enumeration begins with Jericho and Ai—the first two cities conquered west of Jordan. The phrase 'which is beside Bethel' locates Ai geographically. These are the initial victories that announced Joshua's military prowess and established Israel's foothold in the hill country.

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