And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.
God hardened these northern kings to begin the war themselves, so that Israel would be justified beyond exception in destroying them. Sinners bring ruin upon their own heads; the Lord will be vindicated, and they alone shall bear the blame forever.
AI summary
Commenting on Joshua 11:1-9
These kings assembled at the waters of Merom, which lay near Hazor where Jabin ruled. That they came as aggressors to fight against Israel makes the war still more lawful on Israel's side.
AI summary
The waters of Merom - Where these waters were, interpreters are not agreed. Whether they were the waters of the Lake Semechon, or the waters of Megiddo, mentioned Jdg 5:19, cannot be easily determined. The latter is the more probable opinion.