This and the next chapter contain the last addresses of Joshua. These addresses were undoubtedly among the closing acts of Joshua’s life but were e…

1. To the rulers (Joshua 23).
2. To the people (Joshua 24:1–25).

(a) To THE RULERS.

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And it came to pass a long time after
Or "after many days" ^F15 , that is, years:

that …

Joshua was old and dying, and he urged them to pay close attention to what he then said. He reminded them of the great things God had done for them…