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A Direct Divine Commission
Scholars debate whether Moses or God gave this charge. However, most conclude it was God Himself speaking directly to Joshua. Commentator Charles Ellicott notes this is the first recorded direct communication from God to Joshua, serving as his official inauguration and a powerful confirmation of his leadership. The authority for Joshua's difficult task came directly from God.
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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 31:23
19th Century
Bishop
And he (Jehovah) gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge. —This is the first recor…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 31:23
16th Century
Theologian
And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge. The more difficult Joshua's task was, the more necessary it was for him to be encouraged to ex…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 31:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge
It may be a question who gave this charge, the Lord or Moses; according t…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 31:23–30
17th Century
Minister
The solemn delivery of the book of the law to the Levites, to be deposited in, or rather by the side of the ark, is again related. The song which f…