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Joshua 23:1-16
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Matthew Henry on Joshua 23:1-10Joshua 23:1-10 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryJoshua was old and dying, let them observe what he said now. He put them in mind of the great things God had done for them in his days. He exhorted them to be very courageous. Keep with care, do with diligence, and rega…Joshua's Charge to Israel. (b. c. 1427.)Joshua 23:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJOSHUA'S CHARGE TO ISRAEL. (B. C. 1427.) As to the date of this edict of Joshua, I. No mention at all is made of the place where this general assembly was held; some think it was at Timnath-serah, Joshua's own city, whe…The Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:1Joshua 23:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryWaxed old and stricken in age. Literally, was old, advanced in days (see Joshua 13:1). But this refers to a more advanced age still, when the patriarch felt his powers failing him, and desired, as far as his influence w…The Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:1-16Joshua 23:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe last words of the aged servant of God. The influence gained by a long and successful life is immense. It was so in Joshua's case, for it outlasted his life, and continued as long as any of his former colleagues and…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Joshua 23:1-10Joshua was old and dying, let them observe what he said now. He put them in mind of the great things God had done for them in his days. He exhorted them to be very courageous. Keep with care, do with diligence, and rega…Matthew HenrycommentaryJoshua's Charge to Israel. (b. c. 1427.)JOSHUA'S CHARGE TO ISRAEL. (B. C. 1427.) As to the date of this edict of Joshua, I. No mention at all is made of the place where this general assembly was held; some think it was at Timnath-serah, Joshua's own city, whe…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:1-16The last words of the aged servant of God. The influence gained by a long and successful life is immense. It was so in Joshua's case, for it outlasted his life, and continued as long as any of his former colleagues and…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:1Waxed old and stricken in age. Literally, was old, advanced in days (see Joshua 13:1). But this refers to a more advanced age still, when the patriarch felt his powers failing him, and desired, as far as his influence w…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:2All Israel. By their representatives, as subsequently mentioned. For their officers (see Joshua 1:10). In the original the pronoun is in the singular throughout (see note on Joshua 6:25). And said unto them. This speech…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:3Because of you. Literally, before you.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:4Divided unto you by lot. Literally, caused to fall, the lot being of necessity understood. These nations that remain. Israel had therefore not driven them out. This, however, need not of necessity be imputed to them as…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:5And the Lord your God, he shall expel them. Or, Jehovah your God, He shall thrust them out. Joshua here uses the unusual word found in Deuteronomy 6:19; Deuteronomy 9:4, another instance of quotation from Deuteronomy. T…Joseph S. Exell and contributors