This day will I begin to magnify thee — One reason why the miracle about to be described was performed is suggested here. Just as M…

The Lord said to Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify you ... —Compare Joshua 4:14, on that day the Lord magnifie…

And the Lord said to Joshua
Out of the tabernacle:

The waters of Jordan shall be cut off. This must be done in a way that had never been done before, except in the dividing of the Red Sea. …