And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that is in your hand toward Ai; for I will give it into your hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that he had in his hand toward the city.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Shield, as Moses lifted up his hands, Exodus xvii. 11. Some translate, "dart, spear "or "sword. "(Septuagint; Ecclesiasticus xvi. 3.) (Calmet) The buckler might be suspended on a spear, (Menochius) that it might be seen afar off (Worthington) by some appointed to keep watch on purpose. (Haydock)

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