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The Conquest of a 'City of Books'
Commentators note that the city of Debir was also known as Kirjath-sepher, which translates to "city of the book." John Gill mentions rabbinic traditions suggesting it may have been a cultural center with a library or archives, making its capture significant beyond just military conquest.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 10:38
18th Century
Theologian
Joshua returned - The words mark a change in the direction of the march. Joshua from Hebron turned to the southwest, and attacked Debir or…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 10:38
19th Century
Bishop
Debir is not identified.
John Gill
On Joshua 10:38
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir
A city, according to Kimchi, which he passed by when he went …
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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…