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God Fulfills His Promise of Rest
Commentators explain that the "rest" Joshua speaks of is the direct fulfillment of God's specific promises, such as those in Deuteronomy 12 and Joshua 21:44. After years of wandering and war, God has faithfully brought His people into a time of peace and security in the land He swore to give them. This moment serves as a powerful confirmation of God's trustworthiness.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 22:1–6
19th Century
Bishop
Charge to the two and a half tribes by Joshua.
The words of Joshua 22:2-3 recall the promise of Joshua 1:16, and Joshua’s charge in Joshua 22…
John Gill
On Joshua 22:4
17th Century
Pastor
And now the Lord your God has given rest to your brethren ,
as he promised them
As in…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 22:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Joshua dismisses the tribes with good counsel. Those who have the commandment have it in vain unless they do the commandment. Moreover, it will not…