Joshua 10:24-28
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).
Summary for Josh 10:28-39: 10:28-39 g Joshua led the Israelites throughout southern Canaan, where they captured but did not burn a number of important cities. God had promised that Israel would dwell in cities they had not built (Deut 6:10 h). 10:28 i He destroyed them all: See study note on 2:9-10.
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