Joshua 10:23-26
10:24 a Victorious commanders in the ancient Near East would commonly put their feet on defeated kings’ necks to symbolize their subjugation.10:25 b Joshua encouraged his men at Makkedah, using the same words God had used to encourage him before Israel crossed the Jordan and again before the battle of Ai (1:9 c; 8:1 d).
Summary for Josh 10:26-27: 10:26-27 e Joshua’s execution of the five kings followed the pattern established with the king of Ai (see note on 8:29 f).
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