Verse 23<\/span>. He laid his hands upon him<\/B><\/I>] As a proof of his being appointed to and qualified for the work. So at the word of Joshua they were to go out<\/I>, and at his word to come in<\/I>, Nu 27:21<\/span>. And thus he was a type of our blessed Lord as to his mediatorial office, and Divine appointment as man<\/I> to the work of our salvation; and to this circumstance of the appointment of Joshua to this work, and his receiving of Moses’s honour and glory, St. Peter seems to refer in these words, 2Pe 1:16-17<\/span>: “We were eye-witnesses of his majesty; for he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; HEAR HIM.” See Mt 17:5<\/span>. But one infinitely greater than either Moses or Joshua is here.<\/P><\/p>\n And he laid his hands upon him<\/strong>,…. Jarchi observes, that he did this cheerfully, and did more than he was commanded; for the Lord said to him, “lay thine hand”, but he laid both his hands:<\/p>\n and gave him a charge, as the Lord commanded Moses<\/strong>; Nu 27:19<\/span>, this is a clear proof that Moses was no imposter, since he sought not to aggrandize his family, or serve the interest of that; nor did he in the least repine or murmur that the priesthood was given to his brother Aaron and sons, and now the civil government to his servant of the tribe of Ephraim; and as for his own posterity, they were only common Levites that waited upon the priests.<\/p>\n Num 27:23<\/span><\/em><\/strong>. <\/strong>And he laid his hands upon him, <\/em><\/strong>&c.<\/strong> Nothing more fully shews the nature of the Jewish theocracy than this transaction. God himself appoints a governor over the state as well as the church; and whom does he appoint? Not one of the relations of Moses; not one even of the same tribe. <\/p>\n By elevating Caleb to the dignity, he might have put at the head of the republic a man of the tribe of Judah, and a man as much distinguished by his virtues as by an heroic courage; but he prefers Joshua, of the tribe of Ephraim, to evince that nothing can give a right to the government of the Hebrews but his choice and will. In this manner, down to the time of Samuel, God immediately created the judges of the people: hence it is, that when the Israelites demanded a king, God complained that they had rejected Him himself. What completely fixes this theocracy is, that God determined the great affairs of the republic by the order of Urim. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS.<\/strong>With tender solicitude for the people, that they may not be left as sheep without a shepherd, we have here, <\/p>\n 1. Moses’s prayer. He addresses God, as the God of the spirits of men, and therefore the best judge of their capacities, to choose a man to be their captain in battle, and their faithful magistrate; that after his death, there may be no disputes about the government, and the people suffer no inconvenience for want of a fit commander. Note; <\/em>(1.) A real patriot extends his views to the future welfare of his nation. (2.) The rising generation should be our peculiar care, that when we are dead, the congregation of the Lord may still flourish, and his kingdom be established. <\/p>\n 2. God answers his request in the appointment of Joshua. He is a man in whom is a spirit: the spirit of grace, as a good man; the spirit of wisdom, as a great man; and the spirit of courage, as a brave man. Eminent services require eminent gifts and graces. In order to Joshua’s solemn inauguration as his successor, Moses is commanded to present him to the people, and to give him a solemn charge for his future conduct before them all; to lay his hands upon him, as delegating his office to him; and to honour him, by associating him into the government with him immediately. Eleazar is appointed as his counsel, to stand before God, to inquire for him, that, being under a Divine guidance, he might be ensured of success. Note; <\/em>They will certainly be guided aright, who take care always to consult the divine oracles. <\/p>\n 3. Moses cheerfully obeys. Not envious of his successor, nor solicitous about the interests of his own family, his single care is the good of the people. True patriots will imitate so worthy an example. <\/p>\n REFLECTIONS<\/p>\n<\/p>\n BLESSED LORD! make me as anxious for an inheritance among all them that are sanctified, as those daughters of Israel were for an inheritance among their brethren: and may it be my noblest ambition to be among the people of GOD, rather than among all the enjoyments, this side the land of promise hath to offer. And oh! thou blessed SPIRIT, from whose gracious influence all wisdom is imparted to the mind of thy people, give to me suitable grace, upon every occasion of difficulty, how to act in doubtful cases; lead my soul to imitate thy servant’s example, and, like Moses, the man of GOD, bring the matter before the throne: and may thy promise of strength as the day is, be my portion.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n But chiefly, dearest JESUS, now thou hast led me as thou didst thy servant Moses, to view by faith the promised land, oh! may I be as ready as he was to resign my soul into thy arms with full assurance of faith. Yes! my gracious GOD and Saviour, from the hill of Calvary and the Mount of Olives, thou hast opened indeed my eyes to behold fair views of that blessed country whither thou art gone before, to take possession of it for thy people. LORD! strengthen my faith every day in this well-grounded assurance, and until thou shalt be pleased to give the signal for my dismission, may I be hourly waiting and longing for thy coming; and when the moment shall arrive, oh! enable me to die, as I pray to live, believing the promises; and at the very last crying out with him of old, LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.<\/p>\n commanded = spake. See note on Num 1:1. <\/p>\n by the hand. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6:. by the instrumentality or agency of the hand. <\/p>\n Num 27:19, Deu 3:28, Deu 31:7, Deu 31:8 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Exo 6:13 – General Num 27:18 – lay Jos 1:7 – which Moses 1Ch 22:6 – charged him Act 13:3 – General 1Th 5:27 – I charge<\/p>\n 27:23 And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a {i} charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.<\/p>\n (i) How he should govern himself in his office.<\/p>\n And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses. Verse 23. He laid his hands upon him] As a proof of his being appointed to and qualified for the work. 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Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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