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A King of "Righteousness"?
Commentators note the king's name, Adoni-zedec, means "Lord of Righteousness." This is strikingly similar to Melchizedek ("King of Righteousness"), the righteous king of Salem (ancient Jerusalem) who blessed Abraham. This highlights a tragic irony: the royal title once associated with righteousness in this city is now held by a pagan king leading a coalition against God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 10:1
18th Century
Theologian
Adoni-zedec – that is "Lord of righteousness" (compare Melchizedek, "King of righteousness"); probably an official title of the Jebusite kin…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 10:1
19th Century
Bishop
CONQUEST OF THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY OF THE NATIONS OF CANAAN.
Adoni-zedec king of Jerusalem. —We may compare this name (Lor…
John Calvin
On Joshua 10:1
16th Century
Theologian
Now it came to pass, etc. He had previously briefly touched upon, but now more fully details the conspiracy of the kings who lived both in…
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John Gill
On Joshua 10:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem
So called, perhaps by anticipation, Jerusalem, since it seems…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 10:1–6
17th Century
Minister
When sinners leave the service of Satan and the friendship of the world, and make peace with God and join Israel, they must not be surprised if the…