Jos 10:16-17, Judg 6:2, 1Sa 13:6, Isa 2:10, 19, 42:22, Mic 7:17 | TSK | STEP

Joshua 10:16-17

and hid.

Ps 48:4-6; 139:7-10; Isa 2:10-12; Am 9:2; Re 6:15

in a cave.

Jud 6:2; 1Sa 13:6; 24:3,8; Isa 2:19-22; 24:21,22; Mic 7:17 This information brought to Joshua, is an evidence that there were those of the country, who knew the holes and fastnesses of it, that were in his interests. And the care Joshua took to secure them there, as it is an instance of his policy and presence of mind, even in the heat of action; so, in the success of their project, it shews how they who think to hide themselves from God, not only deceive, but destroy themselves. Their refuge of lies will but bind them over to God's judgment.

Judges 6:2

the hand.

Le 26:17; De 28:47,48

prevailed. Heb. was strong. dens.Dr. Shaw says, that a great way on each side Joppa, on the sea coast, there is a range of mountains and precipices; and in these high situations are generally found the dens, holes, or caves, which are so frequently mentioned in Scripture; and which were formerly the lonesome retreats of the distressed Israelites.

1Sa 13:6; 14:11; Heb 11:38; Re 6:15