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God's Hand in the Enemy's Plan
Commentators like John Calvin suggest the Canaanite kings' reaction was guided by God's providence. Their initial delay in forming an alliance gave the Israelites time to gain confidence. Now, their decision to unite and fight, despite hearing of Jericho's miraculous fall, is seen as a 'frantic audacity'—a hardening of hearts that ultimately leads to their own destruction and fulfills God's plan.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 9:1–2
18th Century
Theologian
In the hills - See the Numbers 13:17 note.
The valleys - Or “the vale” (the Shephelah, Deuteronomy 1:7), which refe…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 9:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
PREPARATIONS OF THE CANAANITES FOR WAR.
These verses record the general preparation of the natives of Canaan for the last struggle with Joshu…
John Calvin
On Joshua 9:1
16th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass when all the kings, etc. Since the arrival of the people was well known to these kings from the very first, it is cert…
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John Gill
On Joshua 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when all the kings which [were] on this
side Jordan
On the side …
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 9:1–2
17th Century
Minister
Until now the Canaanites had defended themselves, but here they planned to attack Israel. Their minds were blinded, and their hearts hardened to th…