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The ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon as he had stretched out his hand, and entered into the city, and took it; and they hurried and set the city on fire.
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The Divinely Timed Signal
Commentators explain that the stretching out of Joshua's hand was a pre-arranged signal for the ambush. John Gill notes that God had given this command beforehand, and Joshua's action at this specific moment was a divinely prompted signal, indicating the perfect time to strike. This highlights God's direct involvement in the details and timing of Israel's victory.
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Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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