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Remember the word which Moses the servant of Yahweh commanded you, saying, Yahweh your God gives you rest, and will give you this land.
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Rest Implies Responsibility
Commentators note that Joshua is reminding the two-and-a-half tribes of their promise to Moses. Having received their land and "rest" from wandering, they now have a solemn duty to help their brethren. This establishes a principle for believers: when God blesses us with rest and security, we should consider what service we can offer to others who are still striving.
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19th Century
Anglican
Has given you rest. — Observe this phrase as applied to the settlement of Israel in the land of promise, on either side of Jordan.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you In ([Reference Nu…
Presbyterian
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…