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A Real Historical Alliance
Commentators spend significant effort identifying the cities ruled by the kings Adoni-zedek summoned. Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon were real, historical locations in southern Canaan. This detail grounds the biblical account in actual geography, showing that Israel's conflict was against a genuine confederation of powerful city-states.
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 10:3
18th Century
Theologian
For Hebron, see (Genesis 13:18). Jarmuth, later one of the cities of Judah (Joshua 15:35), is probably identified with the …
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 10:3
19th Century
Bishop
Hebron, Jarmuth, Lachish, and Eglon.
- —Hebron, i.e., el-Khalil.
- Jarmuth is identified as el-Yarmûk.
John Gill
On Joshua 10:3
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore Adonizedek king of Jerusalem sent to Hoham king of Hebron Which, according to Jerom <…
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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…