And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire.
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Interpretation
The Canaanites filled up the measure of their iniquity, and were, as a judgment, left to the pride, obstinacy, and enmity of their hearts, and to the power of Satan; all restraints being withdrawn, while the dispensations of Providence tended to drive them to despair.
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This thought runs through Joshua 11:10-14.
Glossary
- Hazor Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Hazor.