Joshua 10:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 10:15-27

It was a brave appearance, no doubt, which the five kings made when they took the field for the reducing of Gibeon, and a brave army they had following them; but they were all routed, put into disorder first, and then brought to destruction by the hail-stones. And now Joshua thought, his work being done, he might go with his army into quarters of refreshment. Accordingly it was resolved, perhaps in a council of war, that they should presently return to the camp at Gilgal (Josh. 10:15), till... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 10:25

And Joshua said, rest not, nor be dismayed ,.... Not meaning at the kings, who perhaps lay bound upon the ground, or however were not in a condition to make any resistance, so that they had nothing to fear from them; but this respects future time, and what other enemies they should meet with; who would be brought into subjection to them as these were, and therefore from hence should take heart: be strong, and of good courage ; and go on valiantly in subduing the rest of their enemies,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 10:25

Verse 25 25.And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, etc Joshua now triumphs in the persons of the five kings over all the others who remained. For he exhorts his own people to confidence, just as if those who still stood unsubdued were actually prostrate under their feet. Hence we gather, that by the trampling down of a few, the whole people were so elated, that they looked down with contempt on all the others, as if they were already overthrown. And, certainly, we have here a brighter display of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:1-43

The great victory and its results. Many of the considerations which this passage suggests have been already anticipated. Thus the celerity of Joshua's march (verse 9) suggests the same set of ideas as Joshua 4:10 . The destruction of the cities teaches the same lessons as the destruction of Jericho; while the miraculous interposition in the battle of Beth-horon is hardly to be distinguished, as a source of spiritual instruction, from the destruction of Jericho. Again, the confederacy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:24-25

The conquered kings. The fate of those kings has its moral analogies. We may regard them as typical of the principles and powers of spiritual evil, and their end as suggestive of the certain issue of God's conflict with those evil powers. Observe— I. THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN . It deludes the transgressor, and leads him blindfold to ruin. It moves men to seek false refuges, inspires them with a vain hope. They think to hide themselves, but God's laws and retributions always find... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:25

Fear not, nor be dismayed. As Keil remarks, these arc the very words which God used to Joshua when He bade him enter upon his great task. See Joshua 1:9 . So now may the experience of one Christian in the warfare against the powers of evil be imparted as encouragement to another. Ye fight. The word "ye" is emphatic. Perhaps Joshua would convey the idea that the Israelites were not to attribute their success to their leader, or to any Divine favor resting upon him as an individual, but to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:25

Courage and strength. I. THE DUTY TO BE BRAVE AND STRONG . This is often insisted on in the Book of Joshua ( e.g; Joshua 1:6 ). Christianity gives prominence to gentler graces of humility, mildness, and the forgiving spirit. But it does not therefore exonerate us from the more masculine duties ( 1 Corinthians 16:13 ; Ephesians 6:10 ). (a) danger, (b) responsibility, (c) pain and loss, (d) ridicule; and yet all of these may come in the way of our... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 10:1-43

Victory in southern Canaan (10:1-43)The five kings who between them controlled much of southern Canaan saw Joshua’s control of Gibeon as a threat to their security. They decided to conquer Gibeon and so stop any further move south by Israel (10:1-5).Joshua faced his biggest battle thus far. He knew that it would be a life-or-death struggle, but God encouraged him with the assurance of victory (6-8). God then helped make victory possible by causing some unusual changes in the weather that were... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 10:25

be strong, &c. See note on Deuteronomy 31:6 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joshua 10:22-25

Ver. 22-25. Then said Joshua, Open the mouth of the cave— In full view of all his troops, now returned to the camp near Makkedah, and before his assaulting that place, Joshua caused the five kings to be brought forth out of the cavern, which had served as their prison all the while the action of that miraculous day continued. Next he commands his principal officers to put their feet upon the necks of these kings: a rough and contemptuous treatment, but which God had, doubtless, enjoined him to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 10:15-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 10:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 10:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:1-43

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 10:25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Joshua 10:1-43

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Joshua 10:25

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Joshua 10:22-25

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