Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.
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Interpretation
Joshua made speed in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we will be diligent, and improve our opportunities.
Glossary
- Joshua Tribe
- Jehovah is his help, or Jehovah the Saviour. The son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim, the successor of Moses as the leader of Israel. He is called Jehoshua in Num. 13:16 (A. V. ), and Jesus in Acts 7:45 and Heb. 4:8 .
- Lachish Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell ed Duweir.
- Gezer Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Gezer.