101 Now it came about when Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard that Joshua had captured Ai , and had utterly destroyed it (just as he had done to Jericho and its king , so he had done to Ai and its king ), and that the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were within their land ,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 10:1
Commentary on Joshua 10:1-6
(Read Joshua 10:1-6)
When sinners leave the service of Satan and the friendship of the world, that they make peace with God and join Israel, they must not marvel if the world hate them, if their former friends become foes. By such methods Satan discourages many who are convinced of their danger, and almost persuaded to be Christians, but fear the cross. These things should quicken us to apply to God for protection, help, and deliverance.