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The Debut of a Leader
This verse marks the first appearance of Joshua, Moses' future successor. Commentators note he was an Ephraimite, known for his military capacity, whose name was originally Hoshea (meaning 'Saviour'). Moses entrusts him with leading a select group of Israel's best fighters, establishing him as a key leader for the first time.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 17:9
18th Century
Theologian
Joshua - This is the first mention of the great follower and successor of Moses. He died at the age of 110, some 65 years after this transac…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 17:9
19th Century
Bishop
Moses said to Joshua. —This is the first mention of Joshua. He was an Ephraimite, the son of a man called Nun, and the te…
John Gill
On Exodus 17:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses said unto Joshua the son of Nun, who was his minister, and was a man of war from his youth, trained up in the a…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 17:8–16
17th Century
Minister
Israel engaged with Amalek in their own necessary defense. God makes his people able and calls them to various services for the good of his church.…