Joshua 8:29
the king The kings of Canaan lay under the same curse as their subjects and probably were more deeply criminal. The reserving of the king of Ai for a solemn execution, would tend to strike terror into the other kings, contribute to the success of Israel, and give their proceedings the stamp of a judicial process, and of executing the vengeance of God upon his enemies. Josh 10:26-28, Josh 10:30, Josh 10:33; Deut 21:22-23; Esth 7:10; Ps 107:40, Ps 110:5; Acts 12:23; Rev 19:17-18 as soon Josh 10:27 a great heap Josh 7:26; 2Sam 18:17
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