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A Divine Inauguration
Commentators explain that this event was a solemn, divine inauguration for Joshua. God Himself summons both leaders to the Tent of Meeting to publicly ratify the transfer of leadership. This divine ceremony, as scholars like Calvin note, was crucial to establish Joshua's authority in the eyes of the people and dedicate him to God's service.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 31:14–23
18th Century
Theologian
The transaction recorded in these verses may be regarded as the solemn inauguration of Joshua to the office to which he had some time before been c…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 31:14
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 31:14–23. JOSHUA IS APPOINTED BY JEHOVAH TO MOSES’ PLACE.
Your days approach that you must die:…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 31:14
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said to Moses. Joshua is now appointed to take the place of Moses through a solemn ceremony. This was not only so that he mig…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:14
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Moses
Either at the same time, or quickly after; rather, perhaps, the same day:
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 31:14–22
17th Century
Minister
Moses and Joshua attended the Divine Majesty at the door of the tabernacle. Moses is told again that he must soon die; even those who are most read…