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A Divine Oath
Commentators like Albert Barnes and John Gill clarify that when Moses swore this oath, he was speaking on behalf of God. The promise of land to Caleb was not merely a leader's pledge but a divine guarantee, sworn by God Himself. This elevates the promise, showing its certainty and significance.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 14:9
18th Century
Theologian
Moses sware — that is, God swore; and His promise, confirmed by an oath, was communicated, of course, through Moses.
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 14:9
19th Century
Bishop
And Moses sware on that day ... the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine. —Whether Moses referred to Hebron …
John Calvin
On Joshua 14:9
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses swear on that day, etc. Here, then, is one fruit of the mission honestly and faithfully performed—to gain possession of an inher…
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John Gill
On Joshua 14:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses swore on that day, saying
Or declared the oath of the Lord, for it was the Lord that swore to what follows…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 14:6–15
17th Century
Minister
Caleb's request is, Give me this mountain, or Hebron, because it was formerly in God's promise to him, and he would let Israel know how mu…