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all the inhabitants of the hill-country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, even all the Sidonians; them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only allot you it to Israel for an inheritance, as I have commanded you.
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Act on God's Promise
Commentators like Calvin and Henry highlight a key principle: God commands Joshua to divide the land before it is fully conquered. This was an act of faith, proceeding as if God's promise was already a reality. For believers, this teaches us to obey God's commands now, trusting that He will handle the obstacles and secure the victory in His time.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The King James Version would convey its meaning more clearly if the words from the beginning of Joshua 13:2 to the Sidonians in this verse…
19th Century
Anglican
(Joshua 13:1–14).
(b) According to its boundaries.
Joshua was old and stricken in years. —Rather, he…
16th Century
Protestant
All the inhabitants of the hill country, etc., Joshua is again admonished, though the Israelites do not yet possess those regions, not to …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All the inhabitants of the hill country Not in Judea, but in and about Lebanon, as follows:
from …
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…
