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Joshua 10:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him and his people, until he had left him none remaining.

Joshua 10:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Joshua 10:33

Theological / Devotional

Gezer. This city is the present Tell Jezer. Important archaeological material has been found in excavations at this site, 19 1/4 miles (31 km.) west-northwest of Jerusalem. It was out of Joshua’s line of march, but Horam, its king, came to the assistance of Lachish. Joshua smote him and his army, but did not take his city (Joshua 16:10). Horam evidently had a pact of mutual assistance with the king of Lachish, effective in the event of an attack on either city. Gezer was later designated a Levitical city (Joshua 21:21).

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