On these signs of mourning, compare the marginal references, Leviticus 10:6, Numbers 20:6, and 1 Samuel 4:12.

Joshua rent his clothes ... —The words of Joshua and his behaviour on this occasion are consistent with all that we read …

And Joshua rent his clothes, etc. Although it was easy to blame others for the defeat or disgrace they had suffered, and it was by no mean…

And Joshua rent his clothes
As was usual in those ancient times, on hearing bad news, and as expre ive of grief and …

Joshua's concern for the honour of God, more than even for the fate of Israel, was the language of the Spirit of adoption. He pleaded with God. He …