Bible Commentary

Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan. For being now in the middle, and lowest, and deepest place of the river, (of which See POOLE “Jos 3:17“,) they are most properly said to ascend or go up to the land; which word is thrice used … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:16”

And the LORD spoke unto Joshua, saying, The passage of the priests to the further bank had been already referred to, Jos 4:11; but the writer, in observance of his general plan (compare introductory remarks to Josh. 3), re-introduces it here as the leading feature in the concluding section of his account, and (as before) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:15”

On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life. Verse 14. The Lord magnified Joshua] See Clarke on Jos 3:7. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible 14-17. On that day the Lordmagnified Joshua … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:14”

About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. The plains of Jericho, consisting of the higher terrace of the Jordan valley, are almost seven miles broad. The mountains of Judaea here recede somewhat from the river, and leave a level and fertile space, which, at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:13”

And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spoke unto them: 12. passed over armed before the children of Israel ] Contrary to the usual order (Num 32:20), as if to secure that they should fulfil their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:12”

And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over, that the ark of the LORD passed over, and the priests, in the presence of the people. The people looking on, and beholding this wonderful work of God with attention and admiration. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:11”

For the priests which bore the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over. 10. the priests which bare the ark stood ] Their patient attitude, standing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:10”

And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bore the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day. 9. And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan ] “Alios quoque duodecim lapides,” Vulg. Another set … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:9”

And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spoke unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:8”

Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel forever. Before the ark; as it were at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 4:7”