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When the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up against them to war.
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Zeal for Pure Worship
Commentators are unanimous in highlighting Israel's intense zeal. Their immediate willingness to gather for war over a suspected rival altar demonstrates a profound commitment to God's command for a single place of worship at Shiloh. As one scholar notes, this level of devotion is a strong indicator that this account was written during Joshua's time, not centuries later when such zeal had faded.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gathered themselves together — The various tribes had already dispersed to their homes, and were now summoned together again.
19th Century
Anglican
To go up to war against them. —There is no more striking proof of Israel’s obedience to the law and veneration for it in the days …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the children of Israel heard [of it] Of the building the altar in the above place, namely, the nine tribes …
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