So Joshua came, and all the people of war with him, against them by the waters of Merom suddenly, and fell on them.
      V. His obedience to the orders given him, in destroying the horses and chariots (Joshua 11:9; Joshua 11:9), which was an instance, 1. Of his subjection to the divine will, as one under authority, that must do as he is bidden. 2. Of his self-denial, and crossing his own genius and inclination in compliance with God's command. 3. Of his confidence in the power of God engaged for Israel, which enabled them to despise the chariots and horses which others trusted in, Psalms 20:7; Psalms 33:17. 4. Of his care to keep up in the people the like confidence in God, by taking that from them which they would be tempted to trust too much to. This was cutting of a right hand.