ヨシュア記 11:1-10 JCB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:9

And Joshua did unto them as the Lord bade him ,.... Namely, in the following instances: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire ; not consulting his own worldly interest or that of the people of Israel, but the command of God, which he carefully obeyed, and reserved none for himself or them, as David in another case afterwards did; see 2 Samuel 8:4 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:10

And Joshua at that time turned back and took Hazor ,.... After he had chased the Canaanites to the places mentioned, he returned to Hazor, near to which Joshua first fell upon them, but through the pursuit he was led on many miles beyond it: Bunting says F23 Travels, p. 96. , it was thirty two miles from Sidon: and smote the king thereof with the sword ; who, very probably, upon the surprise at the waters of Merom, fled to his capital for safety; but that being taken by Joshua, he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:1

Jabin king of Hazor - It is probable that Jabin was the common name of all the kings of Hazor. That king, by whom the Israelites were kept in a state of slavery for twenty years, and who was defeated by Deborah and Barak, was called by this name; see Judges 4:2 , Judges 4:3 , Judges 4:23 . The name signifies wise or intelligent. The city of Hazor was situated above the Lake Semechon, in Upper Galilee, according to Josephus, Antiq. lib. v., c. 6. It was given to the tribe of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:2

On the north of the mountains - Or the mountain, probably Hermon, or some mountain not far from the lake of Gennesareth. And of the plains - That is, the valleys of the above mountains, which had the sea of Chinneroth or Gennesareth on the south. Chinneroth - This city is supposed by St. Jerome and several others since his time, to be the same as was afterwards called Tiberias. From this city or village the sea of Chinneroth or Gennesareth probably had its name. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:3

The Canaanite on the east , etc. - Those who dwelt on the borders of Jordan, south of the sea of Tiberias. On the west - Those were the Phoenicians who dwelt on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, from Dor northwards, on the way to Mount Libanus. - Calmet. The Hivite under Hermon - Mount Hermon was to the east of Libanus and the fountains of Jordan; it is the same with Syrion and Baal Hermon in Scripture. The land of Mizpeh - There were several cities of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:4

Much people , even as the sand - This form of speech, by some called a hyperbole, conveys simply the idea of a vast or unusual number - a number of which no regular estimate could be easily formed. Josephus, who seldom finds difficulties in such cases, and makes no scruple of often speaking without book, tells us that the allied armies amounted to 300,000 foot 10,000 horse, and 20,000 chariots of war. Antiq. lib. v., c. 1. That chariots were frequently used in war, all the records... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:5

The waters of Merom - Where these waters were, interpreters are not agreed. Whether they were the waters of the Lake Semechon, or the waters of Megiddo, mentioned Judges 5:19 , cannot be easily determined. The latter is the more probable opinion. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:6

Be not afraid - of them - To meet such a formidable host so well equipped, in their own country, furnished with all that was necessary to supply a numerous army, required more than ordinary encouragement in Joshua's circumstances. This communication from God was highly necessary, in order to prevent the people from desponding on the eve of a conflict, in which their all was at stake. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:7

By the waters of Merom suddenly - Joshua, being apprised of this grand confederation, lost no time, but marched to meet them; and before they could have supposed him at hand, fell suddenly upon them, and put them to the rout. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:8

Great Zidon - If this were the same with the Sidon of the ancients, it was illustrious long before the Trojan war; and both it and its inhabitants are frequently mentioned by Homer as excelling in works of skill and utility, and abounding in wealth: - Ενθ ' εσαν οἱ πεπλοι παμποικιλοι, εογα γυναικων<-144 Σιδονιων . Iliad, lib. vi., ver. 289. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:8

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