Charles Ellicott Commentary Joshua 10:24

"And it came to pass, when they brought forth those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the chiefs of the men of war that went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them." — Joshua 10:24 (ASV)

The captains. —The original word occurs here for the first time (Judges 11:11), and seems to mean the actual leaders, not merely the official heads, of the people, who had borne the brunt of the battle. These men, having labored, deserved to see the fruits of their labor; and the action of Joshua was well calculated to inspire them, and to fire them with courage to lead their followers to the charge in battles that were yet to come.

Put your feet upon the necks of these kings. —Compare 2 Samuel 22:41, Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; and Genesis 49:8.