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A Shift in God's Provision
Commentators puzzle over why the Israelites needed to prepare food when they still had manna. They conclude this command marked a transition. God was preparing His people to move from daily miraculous provision in the desert to using the resources available to them in the new land. This teaches that God's method of provision can change, calling us to responsible action and stewardship.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
Prepare you victuals - The order was probably given with the knowledge that the manna would cease when the host crossed the Jordan …
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
Prepare you victuals. —The question may be asked, what preparation is intended, since they had the manna, which did not c…
John Gill
On Joshua 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
Pass through the host
The whole camp of Israel, consisting of six hundred thousand fighting men:
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 1:10–15
17th Century
Minister
Joshua says to the people, Ye shall pass over Jordan, and shall possess the land; because God had said so to him. We honour the truth of G…