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A Model of Obedience
Commentators highlight that Israel's response is a model of ideal obedience. It is not grudging or forced, but cheerful and willing. John Calvin notes this is the best way to fulfill our obligations. Matthew Henry applies this directly to Christians, urging us to enlist under Christ, the 'Captain of our salvation,' with the same ready obedience.
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Joshua
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
They answered Joshua, saying, All that you command us we will do. — This promise of obedience may be taken as the reply o…
John Calvin
On Joshua 1:16
16th Century
Theologian
And they answered, etc. They not only acquiesce but also freely admit and explicitly detail the obedience that they owe. Our obligations a…
John Gill
On Joshua 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
And they answered Joshua
The two tribes of Gad and Reuben, and the half tribe of Manasseh, the heads of them, such a…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 1:16–18
17th Century
Minister
The people of Israel commit to obeying Joshua; all that you command us to do, we will readily do, without murmuring or disputing, and wherever you …