The cities that stood still in their strength. — Literally, that stood on their mounds (“quæerant in collibus et in tumulis sitæ.” — Vulg.). Comp. Joshua 11:20. We may fairly suppose that Jericho and Ai committed themselves to hostile measures against Israel, though they were not able to send forth armies against Joshua before they were attacked. Those who “stood still in their strength” are those who remained absolutely neutral in the war. “The men of Jericho fought against you” (Joshua 24:11).
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Joshua 11:13
13 But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn.