Joshua 8:18
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord said unto Joshua, stretch out the spear that is in thy hand towards Ai,.... On which was a flag, as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
No doubt Joshua had ascended the heights, most likely those to the north of the valley, so as to separate himself from…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Stretch out the spear - It is very probable that Joshua had a flag or ensign at the end of his spear, which might be…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 8:3-22
We have here an account of the taking of Ai by stratagem. The stratagem here used, we are sure, was lawful and good; God…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the spear Heb. Cidôn, a dart, or javelinwhich is hurled, lighter than the Chanith, or spear of the largest kind like…
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