Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Numbers 32:12
Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun: for they have wholly followed the LORD.
The Kenezite – Kenaz Gen 36:11 was the name of one of the dukes of Edom: but Israel and Edom were of kindred origin, and the use of similar names by the two peoples is not surprising.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 12. Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite] It was Jephunneh that was the Kenezite, and not Caleb. Kenaz was probably the father of Jephunneh.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
The Kenezite; so called from Kenaz, his grandfather, or one of his eminent ancestors, Jos 15:17; 1Ch 4:13-15.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and Joshua the son of Nun,…. See Nu 14:30, whether Caleb or Jephunneh is called the Kenezite is not so easy to determine; the latter rather seems to be most correct, for that Caleb should be called so from Kenaz the father of Othniel, who is said to be Caleb’s brother seems not to be agreeable; since it is not likely that they were his own brothers, or Caleb would not have given his daughter to him; besides Jephunneh and not Kenaz is always said to be the father of Caleb, unless his father can be thought to have two names; it is most likely that Jephunneh, and so Caleb, might be called the Kenezite, from an ancestor of theirs of that name: Jarchi says, Caleb was the son-in-law of Kenaz, and Caleb’s mother bore unto him Othniel:
for they have wholly followed the Lord; here what was said of Caleb,
Nu 14:24 is said both of him and Joshua;
[See comments on Nu 14:24].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(12) For they have wholly followed the Lord.See Num. 14:24.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
12. Caleb Jos 14:6-12, notes.
Kenezite A descendant of Kenaz, who was probably an Edomite. Gen 36:11; Gen 36:15. It is quite possible that Caleb was a foreigner by birth; a proselyte, incorporated into the tribe of Judah, into which perhaps he or his ancestors had married. Comp. Gen 36:20-23, and 1Ch 2:50 ; 1Ch 2:52. The incorporation of whole foreign families supplies us with an easy and natural solution of the difficulty with regard to the great numbers of Israelites at the Exodus. Chap. i, Concluding Note, (2.)
Joshua See Introduction to Notes on Joshua, page 7.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Num 32:12. Caleb, the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite Commentators seem to have mistaken this matter, in supposing that Caleb is called the Kenezite: this title is given to Jephunneh both here and in Jos 14:14.; and it is probable, that Kenaz was a common ancestor of the family, see Jos 15:17. Jdg 1:13; Jdg 3:9.
REFLECTIONS.Pleased with the fertility of the soil, and the country of Gilead and Jazer, the children of Reuben and Gad cast a longing eye upon it for their possession. Whereupon 1. They make their request to Moses, plead its suitableness to the numerous herds which they kept, and beg that they may be permitted to have their lot on this side Jordan. Note; Too many, like them, take up their rest on earth; and, over-anxious about worldly things, quit all concern about a possession in the heavenly Canaan.
2. Moses highly resents their proposal, justly apprehensive of the consequences: it seemed to imply an unbelief of God’s promises and a distrust of his power; to be the dictate of covetousness and cowardice; and might, in the issue, be fatally dangerous to the whole, either by weakening the army and discouraging the hearts of their brethren; or, as was more to be feared, and Moses reminds them, by provoking God, as their fathers had done, and thereby augmenting his fierce anger against Israel. Note; (1.) It is an alarming symptom of ruin coming upon a land, when the rising generation tread in the sinful paths of their fathers, and grow worse and worse. (2.) It is as base as it is selfish, to desire our own rest and ease when God’s people are called to hardships and need our help and assistance. (3.) Past experiences should be treasured up as future memorials. (4.) Holy indignation against sin is a part of the character of the faithful ministers of God.
See commentary on Num 32:6
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
for: Num 14:24, Num 14:30, Num 26:65, Deu 1:36, Jos 14:8, Jos 14:9
Reciprocal: Jos 14:6 – Kenezite Jos 15:17 – Kenaz
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Num 32:12-14. Caleb the Kenezite So called from Kenaz, one of his eminent ancestors. An increase of sinful men Succeeding your fathers, as in their places, so also in their sins; imitating the unbelieving spies, and distrusting Gods power and veracity to make good his promise of settling Israel in the land of Canaan.