And they took it and struck it with the edge of the sword—its king, all its cities, and all the people who were in it; he left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon, but utterly destroyed it and all the people who were in it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Its king - No doubt the successor of the king slain at Makkedah (Joshua 10:23).

All its cities - that is, the smal…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword ,
and the king thereof
For …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Joshua acted swiftly in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work can be done in a little time, if we are diligent and improve our opportu…