CONTENTS
This chapter contains the relation of wonderful events: five kings wage war against Joshua, in the south of Canaan. Gibeon is made the seat of war, in the first instance, because of their league with Israel. Joshua hasteneth to the rescue of Gibeon, and carrieth on his victories, in taking and destroying six royal cities: the sun and moon at the voice of Joshua stand still: hailstones are sent from heaven, to aid Joshua in the destruction of the kingdoms: after his victories Joshua returneth unto Gilgal.
I have often pondered over the name of this king, and been led to wonder whence he derived it. Adoni signifies Lord, and hence our Jesus is called Adonai, Psalms 110:1, where it is said, Jehovah the Lord said unto my Adonai, Lord. And again by the prophet, I saw also the Adonai, meaning Christ, sitting upon a throne, etc. Isaiah 6:1, And his other name, Zedak signifies righteousness. But what reference had his name to his character? Alas! so far from being righteous, he joins in league with the enemies of God. Reader! what a pity is it in the present day, to discover so many precious names of scripture, given to men who have nothing precious in them!