Thematic Bible: Manasseh in taking bethel

And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Beth-el: and the LORD was with them. And the house of Joseph sent to explore Beth-el. Now the name of the city before was Luz. And the spies saw a man coming out of the city, and they said to him, Show us, we pray thee, the entrance into the city, and we will show thee mercy. read more.
And when he showed them the entrance into the city, they smote the city with the edge of the sword: but they let go the man and all his family.