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their hearts melted, and there was no longer any spirit in them

These two phrases share similar meanings, combined for emphasis. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet) The phrase “their hearts melted” compares the hearts of the fearful kings of the Amorites and Canaanites to ice melting and flowing away. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)