They captured the town and killed everyone in it, including its king, leaving no survivors. They did the same thing to all of its surrounding villages. And just as he had done at Eglon, he completely destroyed the entire population.

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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…