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A Strategic Alliance
Commentators clarify that this gathering was not for an immediate battle but a strategic council. The various Canaanite kings, who had previously acted alone, met 'with one accord' to form a confederation and plan a future, united attack against Israel, escalating the conflict.
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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 Gill
On Joshua 9:2
17th Century
Pastor
That they gathered themselves together to fight with Joshua ,
and with Israel
Not at …
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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…