The Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 11:23

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Victory and rest.

I. THE TRUE CHRISTIAN WARFARE IS DESTINED TO END IN VICTORY.

II. WHEN VICTORY IS ATTAINED IT WILL BE AS AMPLE COMPENSATION FOR THE HARDSHIPS OF THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE.

(a) the home of our souls and the abode of our Father,

(b) the "land flowing with milk and honey," wherein our souls will receive all needful nourishment and inspiration;

(c) the place for peaceful, honourable service. After fighting the Israelites had leisure to till the soil and tend their flocks; after our fighting will come the happy service of heaven.

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