Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
Joshua 10:15
And Joshua returned Not immediately, but after he had performed what is related in the following part of this chapter, as appears by Joshua 10:43, where the very same words are repeated.
And Joshua returned Not immediately, but after he had performed what is related in the following part of this chapter, as appears by Joshua 10:43, where the very same words are repeated.
Verse Joshua 10:15. _AND JOSHUA RETURNED - UNTO THE CAMP TO GILGAL._] That the Israelitish army did not return to the camp at Gilgal till _after_ the hanging of the five kings and the destruction of...
These four verses seem to be a fragment or extract taken from some other and independent source and inserted into the thread of the narrative after it had been completed, and inserted most probably by...
10. THE VICTORIOUS CONQUEST CHAPTER 10 _ 1. Adoni-zedec and his confederacy (Joshua 10:1)_ 2. The war (Joshua 10:7) 3. The miracle (Joshua 10:12) 4. The victory won ...
DEFEAT AND DEATH OF THE FIVE KINGS. Here we have the account of the famous battle of Bethhoron. Five kings band themselves together against Gibeon; the Gibeonites send for help to Joshua, who comes up...
_And Joshua returned_ This is still apparently part of the quotation from the "Book of Jasher," for it is evident that Joshua did _not_return to Gilgal immediately after the battle of Gibeon. In the h...
_VER._ 15. _AND JOSHUA RETURNED, AND ALL ISRAEL—TO GILGAL_— That is to say, he issued orders for so doing; but from ver. 43 it appears, that he did not, in fact, return till he had forced the five kin...
_The Death of the Five Kings Joshua 10:15-27_ 15 And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp of Gilgal. 16 But these five kings fled, and hid themselves in a cave at Makkedah. 17 And i...
_AND THERE WAS NO DAY LIKE THAT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT, THAT THE LORD HEARKENED UNTO THE VOICE OF A MAN: FOR THE LORD FOUGHT FOR ISRAEL._ No JFB commentary on these verses....
THE CONQUEST OF SOUTHERN CANAAN This chapter narrates the successful campaign against the five confederate chiefs of the S., who are roused by the fall of Jericho and Ai and the alliance with Gibeon,...
COME IN, AND RECEIVE GOD’S PROMISES! JOSHUA _BRIAN ROWLANDS_ Maps to help you to study this book are on the Internet at www.easyenglish.info. CHAPTER 10 THE *ISRAELITES DEFEAT THE AMORITES – JO...
BETH-HORON — is identified as Beit’ Ur. AZEKAH — is unknown. MAKKEDAH. — Probably el-Moghâr. (11) GREAT STONES FROM HEAVEN. — Compare Job 38:22, “Hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, which I ha...
UNTO THE CAMP TO GILGAL. — This verse relates by anticipation, in the words of the Book of Jasher (Heb., _Yâshar,_ upright), what we find in the narrative of Joshua at Joshua 10:43, viz., the return t...
וַ יָּ֤שָׁב יְהֹושֻׁ֨עַ֙ וְ כָל ־יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל...
CHAPTER XIX. THE BATTLE OF BETHHORON. Joshua 10:1. OUT of the larger confederacy of the whole Canaanite chiefs against Joshua and his people recorded in the beginning of chap 9, a smaller number, he...
40-43, JOSHUA'S VICTORIES OVER ISRAEL'S FOES Joshua 10:15 The cave of Makkedah was a perpetual reminder of this wonderful victory which God gave His people. The details as to the placing of the princ...
This action of the Gibeonites in securing their own safety aroused the anger of the confederate kings and they proceeded to act against Gibeon in order to punish it. In their peril the men of Gibeon a...
When the king of Jerusalem learned that Ai had fallen and the even more powerful city of Gibeon had made a treaty with Israel, he called upon four other kings to join with him in an attack on Gibeon....
Galgal. Masius supposes, that here the quotation from the book of the just terminates. The Roman and Alexandrian Septuagint place this verse at the end of the chapter. (Calmet) --- Grabe has it in bot...
Some conceive that the phrase, none moved his tongue against Israel, was meant to say, that none of Israel was missing at the end of the battle; which seems more probable, and more important to record...
In the wars of Jehovah it was not always a question of hostile power. Indeed this is not the most serious evil which the people of God have to encounter in this world. The very same principle which wa...
15._And Joshua returned, _etc This verse is not inserted in its proper place, (100) for shortly after the end of the battle is added, and the punishment inflicted on the kings, which was subsequent to...
Moreover, this peace with the Gibeonites only brought fresh attacks upon Israel. But now all is plain. Jehovah says to Joshua, "Fear them not, for I have delivered them into thy hand." This is all tha...
AND JOSHUA RETURNED, AND ALL ISRAEL WITH HIM, UNTO THE CAMP TO GILGAL. That is, he thought to have returned, had determined upon it, and prepared for it, but was prevented by hearing that the five kin...
_And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp to Gilgal._ Ver. 15. _And Joshua returned,_] viz., After he had finished all that is related in this whole chapter, as in Joshua 10:43. So...
[GIBEON BESIEGED.] 1 Fiue Kings warre against Gibeon. 6 Ioshua rescueth it. 10 God fighteth against them with hailestones. 12 The Sunne and Moone stand still at the word of Ioshua. 16 The fiue Ki...
And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, unto the camp, to Gilgal, this central location being convenient for all campaigns....
THE FIVE KINGS PUT TO DEATH...
ISRAEL DEFEATS FIVE KINGS (vs.1-10) The news of Gibeon's treaty with Israel greatly alarmed other nations in the land, for Gibeon was considered prominent and important, so that the king of Jerusale...
15-27 None moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel. This shows their perfect safety. The kings were called to an account, as rebels against the Israel of God. Refuges of lies will but...
Not immediately, or upon the same day, but after he had despatched the matter which here follows; as appears by JOSHUA 10:43, where the very same words are repeated, to show that that was the meaning...
Joshua 10:15 Joshua H3091 returned H7725 (H8799) Israel H3478 camp H4264 Gilgal H1537 Joshua 10:
‘ And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp to Gilgal.' As will be noted from what follows this statement seems to be in an unusual place, for the following verses continue with the pu...
CONTENTS: Victory at Gibeon, Makkedah, etc. Sun's action halted. CHARACTERS: God, Joshua, Adonizedek, king of Makkedah. CONCLUSION: When enemies set themselves in array against us and threaten to sw...
Joshua 10:1. _Adonizedek,_ lord of righteousness. _Zedek_ was common in the names of the kings of Jerusalem, as _Melchizedek._ Joshua 10:11. _Great stones hail stones,_ as in many versions. So is Psal...
_Bring out those five kings._ THE PROSTRATE KINGS The kings of the Canaanites fled and hid themselves, but the Divine vengeance followed them; and after the rout of their hosts was completed they the...
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 10:1__ Because the events of ch. Joshua 10:1 are brought on by Canaanite aggression, Israel’s defeat of the south can be viewed as defensive....
JOSHUA—NOTE ON JOSHUA 10:15 The notice that JOSHUA RETURNED... TO THE CAMP AT GILGAL anticipates the conclusion of the entire southern campaign (see v. Joshua 10:43).
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Joshua 10:12_ THE VICTORY OF FAITH John says, “This is the victory that overcometh the world, even your faith.” This triumph at Beth-horon is hardly less owing to...
EXPOSITION THE BATTLE OF BETH-HORON, AND THE SUBJUGATION OF SOUTHERN PALESTINE.— JOSHUA 10:1 ADONI-ZEDEC (cf. Melchizedek in...
In verse six of chapter ten, The men of Gibeon sent an urgent message to Joshua that they were being attacked. They said, "Now we have this mutual defense pact with you, so come to our aid." And Joshu...
Joshua 10:43; Joshua 10:6...
THE KINGS GATHER AGAINST GOD Joshua 10:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Is the world approaching another world war? Is that war leading toward the final great war of wars? These and similar questions are upon...
Joshua returned — Not upon the same day, but after he had dispatched the matter which here follows; as appears by Joshua 10:43, where the very same words are repeated. And they are put here to close t...