JOSHUA—NOTE ON Joshua 24:12 It seems best to take the hornet as a symbol for the sting of fear that the Lord inflicts on his enemies. See Exodus 23:27, where “hornet” parallels “my terror.” Compare also Deuteronomy 7:20. The focus in all three contexts where “hornet” appears is on the Lord’s driving out Israel’s enemies.

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