Where did Adoni-bezek reign, and what does his name imply ? N. B. The name signifies Lord of righteousness; and as he reigned at, Salem or Jerusalem, it is thought probable that he might have been a descendant of Melchizedek, as the names are of similar import.
How was he affected by the conquests of Israel and the Gibeonite's league with them, and what politic measures did he take? v. 1—4,
Did the four Kings come into the project,and what did they do in consequence?
What conduct similar to this is sometimes to be seen in spiritual things? John 15. 18, 19.
What course was taken by the men of Gibeon in their extremity ?
Did Joshua comply, and how was he encouraged?
At what time did he pass up from Gilgal, and what was the result of his attack?
In what miraculous manner did the Lord fight against them?
What other stupenduous miracle was wrought at this time at the command of Joshua?
How does the fact here recorded agree with the modern system of astronomy? N. B. It is according to the general analogy of Scripture to speak of things as they appear to be rather than they actually are.
What opportunity was afforded to the Israelites by this interposition? v. 13.
Did this day become famous afterwards, and how was it commemorated? N. B. The Book of Jasher is supposed to have been a collection of records or poems concerning the chief events of the wars of Israel, which has long since perished.
What is stated in the 15th verse? N. B. As this verse is precisely the same with the last in this chapter, it has probably been misplaced and inserted here by the error of ancient transcribers; for it is scarcely credible that Joshua should have broken off in the midst of a victory, before apprehending the Kings, and returned twenty or thirty miles to the camp.
What became of the five Kings, and the rest of the enemy?
What did Joshua order to be done with them?
What was the fate of Makkedah?
What other places were successively destroyed?
Where were Joshua's head-quarters to which he returned after these victories?
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