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A Vast and Visible Promise
Commentators explain that God promised an immense territory, from the southern desert to the northern mountains of Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Mediterranean Sea. Scholars note that the phrase "this Lebanon" suggests the mountain range was visible from Israel's camp, making God's grand promise a tangible reality they could see.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
Lebanon is spoken of as “this Lebanon,” because it was visible from the neighborhood in which Israel was encamped. (Compare Deuteronomy 3:8-9.) “Th…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
All the land of the Hittites. —The name Hittites may be used here to represent all the Canaanites; but it seems better to understand the l…
John Calvin
On Joshua 1:4
16th Century
Theologian
From the wilderness and this Lebanon, etc. How the truth and fulfillment of this promise overcame all the obstacles created by the wickedn…
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John Gill
On Joshua 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
From the wilderness
The wilderness of Kadesh and Sin, on the border of Edom; in the southeast corner, as Jarchi says…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 1:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Joshua had served Moses. He who was called to honor had long been accustomed to responsibilities. Our Lord Jesus took upon him the form of a se…