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Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the ears of the people, he and Joshua the son of Nun.
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Why 'Hoshea,' Not 'Joshua'?
Commentators note the significance of the text using Joshua's original name, 'Hoshea.' This deliberately reminds the people that the man about to lead them is the same faithful spy from Numbers 13. It serves as a confirmation of his identity and a reminder that God's salvation ('Joshua' means 'Yahweh saves') would be manifested through him.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These verses were, no doubt, added by the author of the supplement to Deuteronomy. For the statements contained in them, consult the marginal refer…
19th Century
Anglican
JOSHUA TAKES UP THE HISTORY.
He, and Hoshea the son of Nun. —Why should Joshua be called Hoshea in this pl…
16th Century
Protestant
And Moses came and spake. It is not without reason that Moses again records that he repeated this Song before the people. This shows how f…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Moses came To the people, as the Greek version, the heads of the people being gathered together according to his…
Here is the solemn delivery of this song to Israel, with a charge to heed all the good words Moses had said to them. It is not a trifle, but a matt…
