Bible Commentary

And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate. The sense is, that they pursued along the way which leads to Jordan and across the fords; probably those described in Jdg 3:28. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:7”

But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof. 6. the roof of the house ] The roofs of Eastern houses were flat (St Mar 2:4), and were made useful for various purposes, as drying … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:6”

And it came to pass [about the time] of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I know not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them. 5. shutting of the gate ] A necessary precaution owing to the absence of all artificial light … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:5”

And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I knew not whence they [were]: 4. And the woman took the two men ] Instead of timidly surrendering them to the king she resolved to shield and protect them. I wist not ] For this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:4”

And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country. 3. sent unto Rahab ] “In modern Europe the officers of the government would have entered the house without wasting the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:3”

And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither tonight of the children of Israel to search out the country. 2. it was told the king ] Jericho was the residence of a “king” or “chief,” a fenced city, enclosed by walls of considerable breadth, and not only contained … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:2”

And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into a harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Ch. Jos 2:1-7. The Mission of the Spies to Jericho 1. sent out ] Or, had sent. Comp. ch. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 2:1”

Whosoever [he be] that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage. Verse 18. He shall be put to death] This was martial law; he who disobeyed the command of his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:18”

According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses. 17. only the Lord thy God ] The promise of the Two Tribes and a Half closes with the same call to trust and confidence in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:17”

And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go. 16. All that thou commandest us ] A joyful answer instinct with a spirit of true fraternal love and resolute obedience. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 16. All that thou … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Joshua 1:16”