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God's Order in Leadership
Commentators note the specific order of leaders: "Eleazar the priest, and Joshua." This wasn't accidental. It reflects the divine government established for Israel, where the priest held spiritual authority (seeking God's will) and the judge (Joshua) held executive power. This structure, along with tribal leaders named years earlier, shows God's detailed and sovereign plan for His people.
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Joshua
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 14:1–5
19th Century
Bishop
(Joshua 14-19, inclusive).
And these are the countries which ... Eleazar ... and Joshua ... distributed. Here w…
John Calvin
On Joshua 14:1
16th Century
Theologian
And these are the countries, etc. He now proceeds to the land of Canaan, from which nine tribes and a half were to obtain their lots. He w…
John Gill
On Joshua 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
And these [are the countries] which the children of Israel
inherited in the land of Canaan…
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 14:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The Israelites must occupy the new conquests. Canaan would have been subdued in vain if it had not been inhabited. Yet not every man could go and s…