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The men went and passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven portions in a book; and they came to Joshua to the camp at Shiloh.
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God's Miraculous Protection
Commentators emphasize that the surveyors' safe journey through hostile territory was a miracle. John Calvin calls it a "wonderful exertion of divine power," noting they were "kept safe among a thousand deaths." This act of God's providence was not just for their protection but was a sign to all of Israel, strengthening their faith to proceed with God's plan.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
They shall divide it into seven parts. —The several tribes were not permitted to choose their own portions. In N…
16th Century
Protestant
And the men went and passed, etc. Here, not only is praise bestowed on the ready obedience by which their virtue shone forth conspicuously…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the men went and passed through the land Undisturbed by the inhabitants that remained; the fear of the Israelite…
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Presbyterian
After a year or more, Joshua blamed their slackness and told them how to proceed. God, by his grace, has given us a title to a good land, the heave…
