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John Gill's Exposition on Joshua 8:4

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he commanded them, saying, etc.] At the time he sent them away; behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, [even] behind the city; that is, on the west side of it, (<060809>Joshua 8:9); go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready; to enter into it, as soon as the forces are drawn out eastward to meet the army of Israel.
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