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Joshua 7:8

Joshua 7:8
O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies!

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

O Lord, what shall I say,.... For the comfort and encouragement of the people of Israel, in vindication of thy power and faithfulness, and against the charge of weakness in thyself, unfaithfulness to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Joshua 7:6-9

We have here an account of the deep concern Joshua was in upon this sad occasion. He, as a public person, interested himself more than any other in this public loss, and is therein an example to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Joshua 7:6-15

The Defeat before Ai. Joshua's Prayer

6. And Joshua rent his clothes in token of sorrow and distress (comp. Lev 10:6; Lev 21:10). The clothes were torn in front over the breast, yet for not more than…

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