Charles Ellicott Commentary Joshua 10:3

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Joshua 10:3

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Joshua 10:3

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Wherefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent unto Hoham king of Hebron, and unto Piram king of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king of Lachish, and unto Debir king of Eglon, saying," — Joshua 10:3 (ASV)

Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon.

  • —Hebron, i.e., el-Khalil.
  • Jarmuth is identified as el-Yarmûk.
  • Lachish is still uncertain; but see Note on verse 32.
  • Eglon is identified as Aglân in Philistia.