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A Sign of Judgment and Blessing
Matthew Henry observes that the list of 31 defeated kings demonstrates God's righteous judgment against the wickedness of these rulers. At the same time, it highlights the immense blessing of God giving such a fruitful and populated land to His people. This should lead believers to hate sin and be grateful for God's mercy.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 12:7–24
18th Century
Theologian
The names of the kings are given in the order of their actual encounter with Joshua. Those enumerated in Joshua 12:10-18 either belonged to the lea…
John Gill
On Joshua 12:24
17th Century
Pastor
The king of Tirzah, one
To what tribe this place fell is nowhere said: Adrichomius F21 places it in the tr…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 12:7–24
17th Century
Minister
We have here the limits of the country Joshua conquered. A list is given of the kings subdued by Israel: thirty-one in all. This shows how fruitful…