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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Joshua 6:17

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Accursed - That is, devoted to utter destruction. This he speaks by direction from God, as is evident from Kg1 16:34. To the Lord - Partly because the first - fruits were appropriated to God; partly lest the soldiers being glutted with the spoil of the rich city, should grow sluggish in their work; and partly to strike the greater terror into the rest of their enemies. Joshua 6:18
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