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Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Joshua 5:1

all the kings: Joshua 12:9-Jeremiah :, Joshua 24:15, Genesis 10:15-Psalms :, Genesis 15:18-Ecclesiastes :, Genesis 48:22, Judges 11:23, 2 Samuel 21:2, Ezekiel 16:3, Amos 2:9 Canaanites: Joshua 17:12, Joshua 17:18, Genesis 12:6, Exodus 23:28, Judges 1:1, Judges 4:2, Ezra 9:1, Psalms 135:11 which were by: Numbers 13:29, Judges 3:3, Zephaniah 2:4-Joshua : heard: Joshua 2:9-1 Kings :, Exodus 15:14, Exodus 15:15, Psalms 48:4-Joshua :, Revelation 18:10 neither was: 1 Samuel 25:37, 1 Kings 10:5,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Joshua 5:1

And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.Amorites — These and the Canaanites are mentioned for all the rest, as being the chief of them for number, and power,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 5:1

CONSTERNATION OF THE CANAANITES, Joshua 5:1. 1. It came to pass Immediately after the Israelites had crossed, the miracle was heralded to all the kings of the land. This verse is closely related to the last verse of the preceding chapter, showing how the miracle of the Jordan at once made the neighbouring nations know the power of Jehovah’s hand. It also serves to show why Joshua might, without fear of attack, embrace this opportunity to circumcise the people. Amorites See note on Joshua... read more

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