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Fulfilling a Promise
Commentators explain that Joshua is addressing the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh, who had already received their inheritance east of the Jordan. This was granted on the condition that they would help their brethren conquer Canaan. Joshua is now calling them to honor this sacred commitment made to Moses, reminding them that God's blessings come with responsibilities to the community.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:12
19th Century
Bishop
To the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua.—The reference to Numbers 32 explains this order. W…
John Calvin
On Joshua 1:12
16th Century
Theologian
And to the Reubenites, etc. An inheritance had been granted to them beyond the Jordan, on the condition that they should continue to perfo…
John Gill
On Joshua 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the
tribe of Manasseh
Who were s…
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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…