The captains. — The original word occurs here for the first time (see Judges 11:6; Judges 11:11), and seems to mean the actual leaders, not merely the official heads, of the people, who had borne the brunt of the battle. These men having laboured, deserved to see the fruits of their labour; and the action of Joshua was well calculated to inspirit them, and to fire them with courage to lead their followers to the charge in battles that were yet to come.
Put your feet upon the necks of these kings. — Comp. 2 Samuel 22:41, “Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies;” and Genesis 49:8.