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John Gill's Exposition on Joshua 10:22

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Then said Joshua, open the mouth of the cave, etc.] That is, roll away the great stones that were laid at the mouth of it: and bring out those five kings unto me out of the cave; to receive their sentence in a public manner, for the encouragement of his troops and the terror of the Canaanites, particularly Makkedah, now besieged by him.
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