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Supernatural Safety
Commentators explain that Israel's return "in peace" signifies complete safety—not one soldier was killed, missing, or even wounded. The phrase "none moved his tongue" is seen as a proverbial expression, similar to Exodus 11:7, indicating that God had struck such terror into their enemies that they were unable to even speak a curse or reproach against Israel.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 10:21
18th Century
Theologian
Joshua himself remained at Makkedah with the guards set before the cave. The other warriors would not return from the pursuit until the evening of …
John Gill
On Joshua 10:21
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah
in peace
Sound and well, …
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 10:15–27
17th Century
Minister
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…