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A Long and Difficult War
Commentators unanimously agree that the conquest of Canaan was not a swift, singular event. The phrase 'a long time' refers to a sustained military campaign lasting approximately five to seven years. This historical context clarifies that the victories described in Joshua were hard-won over a significant period.
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 11:18
18th Century
Theologian
A long time - At least five years; according to others, seven years (see Joshua 14:10, and Introduction). This and the preceding chapter con…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 11:18
19th Century
Bishop
A long time. —See Note on Joshua 14:10. The war seems to have lasted seven years, a long time when compared with the desultory inc…
John Calvin
On Joshua 11:18
16th Century
Theologian
Joshua made war a long time, etc. Previously, he had, in a short time and, as it were, with the swiftness of running, seized possession of…
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John Gill
On Joshua 11:18
17th Century
Pastor
Joshua made war a long time with all those kings .
] For, though the account of the conquest of them is put together…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 11:15–23
17th Century
Minister
Never let the sons of Anak be a terror to the Israel of God, for their day to fall will come. The land rested from war. It did not end in a peace w…