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Come up to me, and help me, and let us strike Gibeon; for it has made peace with Joshua and with the children of Israel.
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A Strategic Punishment
Commentators explain the Canaanite kings' attack on Gibeon was a strategic move born out of fear. Instead of attacking Israel's army directly, they targeted Gibeon to punish its defection and reclaim a vital stronghold. This was meant to make an example of Gibeon to prevent other cities from aligning with Israel.
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19th Century
Anglican
Come up ... that we may smite Gibeon. — It is remarkable that we do not read of one direct atta…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeon For which he thought himself not a match, not only because it…
Presbyterian
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…
