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A Promise to Possess
Commentators explain that by listing the unconquered lands and commanding Joshua to divide them, God was making a powerful promise. This wasn't just a to-do list; it was a divine guarantee that this land belonged to Israel and that God would enable them to possess it. It was a call to faith and future action.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 13:2
18th Century
Theologian
This and Joshua 13:3 name the still unconquered districts in the southern half of the land, Joshua 13:4–6 those in the north.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 13:1–7
19th Century
Bishop
(b) According to its boundaries.
Joshua was old and stricken in years. —Rather, he…
John Calvin
On Joshua 13:2
16th Century
Theologian
This is the land, etc. The ancient boundaries long ago fixed by God are recalled, so that Joshua and the people may be fully persuaded tha…
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John Gill
On Joshua 13:2
17th Century
Pastor
This [is] the land that yet remains
Unconquered and not enjoyed, namely, what is after described; and this account i…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 13:1–6
17th Century
Minister
This chapter begins the account of dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel by lot, a narrative showing the fulfillment of the promis…