John Trapp Complete Commentary - Joshua 7:5 - 7:5

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Joshua 7:5 - 7:5


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Jos_7:5 And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them [from] before the gate [even] unto Shebarim, and smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.

Ver. 5. And the men of Ai smote of them.] Not in fight, but in flight; for they stood not out the first shock.

A cane non magno saepe tenetur aper.



Even unto Shebarim,
] i.e., A place of breakings or shiverings: this made them "sick at heart," according to Amo_6:6. {See Trapp on "Amo_6:6"}



Wherefore the hearts of the people melted.] They were not more discomfited than discouraged: because they saw that God was displeased, and for the time departed. A little water in a leaden vessel is very heavy: so is a small affliction from an offended Father. "Be not thou a terror to me," saith Jeremiah, {Jer_17:17} and then I care not greatly what befalleth me.