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Barnes' Notes on Joshua 8:18

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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No doubt Joshua had ascended the heights, most likely those to the north of the valley, so as to separate himself from the flying Israelites on the lower ground, and to be visible to the men in ambush behind the city. He now, at the command of God, gives the appointed signal to the ambush. return to 'Top of Page'
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