2 they came together to wage war against Joshua and Israel.
2 they gathered together as one to fight against Joshua and Israel.
2 They came together in a coalition to fight against Joshua and Israel under a single command.
2 that they gathered together to fight with Joshua and Israel with one accord.
2 These kings combined their armies to fight as one against Joshua and the Israelites.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Joshua 9:2
Commentary on Joshua 9:1-2
(Read Joshua 9:1-2)
Hitherto the Canaanites had defended themselves, but here they consult to attack Israel. Their minds were blinded, and their hearts hardened to their destruction. Though often at enmity with each other, yet they united against Israel. Oh that Israel would learn of Canaanites, to sacrifice private interests to the public welfare, and to lay aside all quarrels among themselves, that they may unite against the enemies of God's kingdom!