But the Israelites did not attack the towns, for the Israelite leaders had made a vow to them in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. The people of Israel grumbled against their leaders because of the treaty.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the children of Israel smote them not
The inhabitants of the four cities, when they came to them, though they fo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Israelites, having examined the provisions of the Gibeonites, hastily concluded that they confirmed their account. We make more haste than good…