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and Yahweh delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel; and he took it on the second day, and struck it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls who were therein, according to all that he had done to Libnah.

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A Formidable Fortress Falls

Commentators highlight that taking Lachish in just two days was a significant achievement. Other biblical accounts show that powerful kings like Sennacherib and Nebuchadnezzar later struggled to conquer this same city. Its status as a major fortress underscores the miraculous nature of the victory, which the text attributes to God, who "delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel."

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Joshua

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 10:32

19th Century

Bishop

On the second day. —With this fact we may connect two other facts of later history. When Sennacherib, king of Assyria, came up…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 10:32

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel, which
he took on the second day

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 10:28–43

17th Century

Minister

Joshua acted swiftly in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work can be done in a little time, if we are diligent and improve our opportu…