SEV Biblia, Chapter 6:2
Mas el SEÑOR dijo a Josué: Mira, yo he entregado en tu mano a Jericó y a su rey, con sus varones de guerra.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Joshua 6:2
Verse 2. And the Lord said unto Joshua] This is the same person who in the preceding chapter is called the captain or prince of the Lord's host, the discourse being here continued that was begun at the conclusion of the preceding chapter, from which the first verses of this are unnaturally divided. I have given into thine hand Jericho, &c.] From chap. xxiv. 11, it seems as if there had been persons of all the seven Canaanitish nations then in Jericho, who might have come together at this time to help the king of Jericho against the invading Israelites. The Targum intimates that the place was very strong, having "gates of iron and bars of brass; and was shut up so closely that none came out, either to combat or make offers of peace."
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 2. And the Lord said unto Joshua , etc.] The same divine Person called in the preceding chapter the Captain of the Lord’s host, ( Joshua 5:14), now with him, and who gave him the following orders, instructions, and assurances: see, I have given into thy hand Jericho, and the king thereof : which might be concluded from the fear that was fallen upon the inhabitants of the city and their king, and from their shutting themselves up so closely, not daring to come out against Israel: and especially from this declaration and promise of the Lord; and which should be done in such a manner, as that it would clearly appear to be of the Lord, and not men: [and] the mighty men of valour ; the military men, the soldiers, or army that were under the command of the king of Jericho; or, as Kimchi reads it, “though” mighty men, yet they should not be able to defend the city, or hinder its falling into their hands; for what were they to the mighty God of Israel?
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-5 - Jericho resolves Israel shall not be its master. It shut itself up being strongly fortified both by art and nature. Thus were the foolish, and their hearts hardened to their destruction; the miserabl case of all that strengthen themselves against the Almighty. God resolves Israel shall be its master, and that quickly. No warlik preparations were to be made. By the uncommon method of besieging the city, the Lord honoured the ark, as the symbol of his presence, an showed that all the victories were from him. The faith and patience of the people were proved and increased.
Original Hebrew
ויאמר 559 יהוה 3068 אל 413 יהושׁע 3091 ראה 7200 נתתי 5414 בידך 3027 את 853 יריחו 3405 ואת 853 מלכה 4428 גבורי 1368 החיל׃ 2428
