Bible Commentary

And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which [is] in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash. 30. And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah ] For the probable site of this spot, see above, Jos 19:50. A photograph brought out … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:30”

And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, [being] a hundred and ten years old. 29 33. Death of Joshua and Eleazar 29. And it came to pass ] With the close of Joshua’s parting address comes the close also of his own … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:29”

So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance. 28. let the people depart ] On the breaking up of this august assembly every man returned to the lot of his inheritance in the newly acquired and goodly Land of Promise. For the section to Jos 24:31 comp. Jdg 2:6-10. “Nothing can be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:28”

And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the LORD which he spoke unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God. 27. this stone shall be a witness ] So in Gen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:27”

And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God, and took a great stone, and set it up there under an oak, that [was] by the sanctuary of the LORD. 26. And Joshua wrote ] As Moses at Sinai wrote all the words that Jehovah had spoken in a book, probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:26”

So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and set them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem. 25 28. Solemn Renewal of the Covenant 25. So Joshua made a covenant ] “Percussit ergo Josue in die illo fdus,” Vulgate. “Thanne Josue smoot a boond of pees,” Wyclif. A covenant had been concluded … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:25”

And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey. 24. And the people said ] For the third time (comp. Jos 24:16; Jos 24:21) the representatives of the nation avow that they will serve Jehovah and hearken only to His voice. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:24”

Now therefore put away, [said he], the strange gods which [are] among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel. 23. Now therefore put away] “Now thanne, he said, do e awey alien goddis fro the middil of ou,” Wyclif. He again reverts to their secret practice of idolatry. Comp. Gen 35:2; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:23”

And Joshua said unto the people, Ye [are] witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, [We are] witnesses. 22. Ye are witnesses against yourselves ] Clearly and unmistakeably the people had declared that they had chosen the service of Jehovah. By so doing, in the event … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:22”

And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD. 21. Nay; but we will ] The people repeat their protestations of fidelity to Jehovah, and vow to serve Him with sincerity. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 21. And the people said – Nay; but we will serve, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 24:21”