Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:17
Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.
The priests staid contentedly in the river, till God by Joshua called them out.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Joshua therefore commanded the priests,…. In obedience to the Lord, and sent them an order:
saying; as follows:
come ye up out of Jordan; from the midst of the river to the bank of it, which was properly an ascent.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
‘ Joshua therefore commanded the priests saying, “You, come up out of Jordan.” ’
The emphasis is on the fact that Joshua did precisely what YHWH commanded. The aim is to bring out Joshua’s instant obedience to YHWH’s commands.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Jos 4:17 Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.
Ver. 17. Come ye up out of Jordan. ] Now that all the people are in safety; and stand upon the bank to behold the last act of this great miracle.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Come ye up: Gen 8:16-18, Dan 3:26, Act 16:23, Act 16:35-39