And when they brought those kings out to Joshua, Joshua summoned all the men of Israel, and said to the chiefs of the men of war who had gone with him, "Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings." Then they came near, and put their feet on their necks.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Put your feet upon the necks of these kings - A symbol of complete subjugation (compare the marginal references and [Reference 1 Co…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The captains. —The original word occurs here for the first time (Judges 11:11), and seems to mean the actual leade…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass, when they brought out these kings unto
Joshua
And set them befor…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. This shows their perfect safety. The kings were called to an account, as rebels agains…

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