Joshua 11:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

He houghed their horses. — In what particular way this was done we are not informed; we cannot, therefore, be certain whether it was done so as to destroy the lives of the horses, or merely to make them useless for purposes of warfare.

Joshua 11:9

9 And Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.