Bible Commentary

And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD. He said – The reading in the Hebrew text is they said. Joshua no doubt issued his orders through the officers of the people (compare Jos 1:10). Him that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:7”

And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the LORD. 6 21. Capture and Destruction of Jericho 6. And Joshua ] In obedience to the commands thus received Joshua … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:6”

And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, [and] when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:5”

And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets. 4. trumpets of rams’ horns ] Rather, trumpets of soundings, or, of jubilee; “seuen trompes, vhose use is in the jubile.” Not the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:4”

And ye shall compass the city, all [ye] men of war, [and] go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. 3. ye shall compass the city ] The scene to be witnessed from the walls of Jericho, was calculated in the most striking manner to appeal to the consciences of all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:3”

And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, [and] the mighty men of valor. 2. And the Lord said ] The interview between the Hebrew leader and “the Prince of Jehovah’s host” is here resumed. See, I have given ] Compare for a similar expression … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:2”

Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Jos 6:1 . Now Jericho ] This verse is strictly parenthetical, and states the Historical circumstance which gave occasion for this Divine intervention. was straitly shut up ] Vulg. “clausa erat atque munita.” “Was closid and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 6:1”

And the captain of the LORD’s host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest [is] holy. And Joshua did so. 15. Loose thy shoe ] “Vnlace thi schoo fro thi feet,” Wyclif. Comp. Exo 3:5. It was a mark of reverence to cast off the sandals … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 5:15”

And he said, Nay; but [as] captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? 14. as captain ] or rather, Prince of the host of Jehovah, i.e. of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 5:14”

And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, [Art] thou for us, or for our adversaries? 13 15; Jos 6:1-5. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 5:13”