Joshua 10:6
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal,.... Which some think they did when besieged, and not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The language reflects the urgency of the crisis. Accordingly Joshua made a forced march, accompanied only by his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 10:1-6
Joshua and the hosts of Israel had now been a good while in the land of Canaan, and no great matters were effected; they…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Slack not thy hand The climax in the message is very noticeable; (1) slack not thy hand; (2) come up to us quickly; (3)…
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