And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.
Ver. 10. And they drave not out.] Which is nothing for their commendation; but discovereth either their cowardice or covetousness, or both.
But the Canaanites dwell, &c.] See Trapp on " Jos 16:3 " They would not yield: so that Pharaoh was forced to fire their town. 1Ki 9:16