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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Joshua 11:13

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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in their: Heb. on their heap, The Vulgate, Syriac, Onkelos and Waterland render âl tillom, "on their hills." As the cities of the plain might be easily attacked and carried, Joshua destroyed them; but as those on mountains, hills, or other eminences, might be retained by him with little trouble, prudence would dictate their preservation. Jer 30:18 Joshua 11:14
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