Thematic Bible: Manasseh in taking bethel

Then went up the house of Joseph - they also, - unto Bethel, - and, Yahweh, was with them. And the house of Joseph sent to spy out Bethel, - now, the name of the city, formerly, was, Luz. So the watchers saw a man, coming forth from the city, - and they said unto him - Shew us, we pray thee, the way to get into the city, and we will deal with thee, in lovingkindness. read more.
And he shewed them the way to get into the city, and they smote the city, with the edge of the sword, - but, the man and all his family, they let go.