The Defeat of the Amorites

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 , 2 that he feared greatly , because Gibeon was a great city , like one of the royal cities , and because it was greater than Ai , and all its men were mighty . 3 Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron and to Piram king of Jarmuth and to Japhia king of Lachish and to Debir king of Eglon , saying , 4 "Come up to me and help me, and let us attack Gibeon , for it has made peace with Joshua and with the sons of Israel ." 5 So the five kings of the Amorites , the king of Jerusalem , the king of Hebron , the king of Jarmuth , the king of Lachish , and the king of Eglon , gathered together and went up, they with all their armies , and camped by Gibeon and fought against it. 6 Then the men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua to the camp at Gilgal , saying , "Do not abandon e e your servants ; come up to us quickly and save us and help us, for all the kings of the Amorites that live in the hill country have assembled against us."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 10:1-6

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.