Thematic Bible: Captured beth-el in battle

And in like manner the house of Joseph went up to Bethel and the LORD with them, and the house of Joseph searched out Bethel which before time was called Luz. And the spies saw a man come out of the city and they said unto him, "Show us the way into the city, and we will show thee mercy." read more.
And he showed them the way into the city, and they smote it with the edge of the sword, but let the man and all his household go free.