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The Training of a Successor
Commentators highlight that this is a pivotal moment for Joshua. He is called Moses' "minister," indicating a close, trusted relationship. By accompanying Moses part-way up the mountain, Joshua is being mentored and prepared by God for his future role as Israel's leader. This demonstrates the importance of faithful service and God's process of preparing leaders.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 24:12–18
19th Century
Bishop
THE SECOND ASCENT OF MOSES INTO MOUNT SINAI.
The great work still remained to be done. A series of laws had been laid down …
John Gill
On Exodus 24:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua
In order to go up higher on the mount. Joshua, and he only, was to go up higher wit…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 24:12–18
17th Century
Minister
A cloud covered the mount six days; a token of God's special presence there. Moses was sure that he who called him up would protect him. Even those…