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The Heart of Obedience
Commentators agree that Joshua's charge goes beyond mere external actions. The command emphasizes the internal motivation for obedience: to genuinely love God, to 'cleave' to him, and to serve him with one's entire being ('all your heart and with all your soul'). As John Calvin notes, this inner sincerity is the 'end and sum of the Law,' without which outward worship is of little value.
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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 Calvin
On Joshua 22:5
16th Century
Theologian
But take diligent heed, etc. He thus releases and frees them from temporary service, that he may bind them forever to the authority of the…
John Gill
On Joshua 22:5
17th Century
Pastor
But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law
The ten commandments, and all other laws, both ceremonial a…
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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…