Joshua 11:6-9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 11:1-9

We are here entering upon the story of another campaign that Joshua made, and it was a glorious one, no less illustrious than the former in the success of it, though in respect of miracles it was inferior to it in glory. The wonders God then wrought for them were to animate and encourage them to act vigorously themselves. Thus the war carried on by the preaching of the gospel against Satan's kingdom was at first forwarded by miracles; but, the war being by them sufficiently proved to be of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:6

And the Lord said unto Joshua, be not afraid because of them ,.... Of their number, of their horsemen, and of their scythed chariots; which might at first hearing occasion some fear and dread. And according to Josephus F6 Antiqu. l. 5. c. 1. sect. 18. , the multitude of them terrified both Joshua and the Israelites; and therefore the Lord appeared and spoke to him for his encouragement: though what was said was for the sake of the Israelites, and to animate them who might be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:7

So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them ,.... Being encouraged by the Lord, they set out with Joshua at the head of them, to fight the kings and their forces. It is highly probable that these were not the whole body of armed men in the camp of Israel, but a select company Joshua took of them, and who would be able to make quicker marches on this expedition: by the waters of Merom suddenly ; the Targum is,"they lay by the waters of Merom;'as they were thoughtless... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:8

And the Lord delivered them into the hand of Israel ,.... The whole host, who either were killed or wounded, or put to flight: it was of the Lord that Israel was directed to make so quick a march, and come upon them so suddenly, and that they were off their guard, and unprovided for them, and so fell into their hands: who smote them ; with the edge of the sword killed and wounded great numbers; and the rest fleeing, they chased them unto great Zidon ; not that there was another Zidon... read more

John Gill

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

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:9

He houghed their horses - The Hebrew word עקר akar , which we render to hough or hamstring, signifies to wound, cut, or lop off. It is very likely that it means here, not only an act by which they were rendered useless, but by which they were destroyed; as God had purposed that his people should not possess any cattle of this kind, that a warlike and enterprising spirit might not be cultivated among them; and that, when obliged to defend themselves and their country, they might be... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:6

Verse 6 6.And the Lord said unto, Joshua, etc The greater the labor and difficulty of destroying an army, so numerous and so well equipped, the more necessary was it to inspire them with new confidence. The Lord, therefore, appears to his servant Joshua, and promises the same success as he had previously given him on several occasions. It is to be carefully observed, that as often as he reiterates his promises men are reminded of their forgetfulness, or their sloth, or their fickleness. For... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Joshua 11:1-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Joshua 11:8

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 11:6

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