Keep none of the plunder that has been set apart for destruction. Then the Lord will turn from his fierce anger and be merciful to you. He will have compassion on you and make you a large nation, just as he swore to your ancestors.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

We seem to hear an echo of this verse in the close of the story of Achan (Joshua 7:26): “And all Israel stoned him with stones, and…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine
hand
That is, they might n…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is the case of a city revolting from the God of Israel and serving other gods. The crime is supposed to be committed by one of the cities of I…