And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.
The five kings looked formidable when they marched out, but hailstones scattered them utterly. Yet Joshua knew his work was not finished; victory must be pursued, not merely won. A prudent general completes his conquests before he triumphs over captives.
AI summary
Commenting on Joshua 10:15-27
Joshua ordered the cave mouth opened and those five kings brought out before him in public view. He meant to pronounce judgment on them openly so his troops would take heart and the Canaanites, especially those besieging Makkedah, would be struck with fear.
AI summary
The pursuit drove hard to Makkedah without stopping. Joshua halted the main force there while detachments hunted down the rest, but some few reached their cities. The next day he finished it: the five kings were put to death as the Law demanded, their bodies hung on trees until evening.
AI summary
Commenting on Joshua 10:16-27