Joshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him, to Hebron; and they fought against it:
Note here, as Rea pointed out, that Joshua left no garrison to occupy Hebron, "So it had to be re-conquered later by Caleb  (Joshua 15:11-17)."[37] To those who understand this, it is rather amusing that Holmes cited this as a contradiction supporting his allegation that the summary is not historical.[38]  Adam Clarke pointed out that, "In several instances, no doubt the scattered Canaanites returned, re-populated, and put those cities in a state of defense."[39]