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A Leader's Final Charge
Commentators explain that this verse sets the stage for Joshua's farewell speeches. The long period of God-given peace and Joshua's advanced age lend immense gravity to his final instructions. Like Moses before him, Joshua uses his last moments to call the leaders and the nation back to covenant faithfulness.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 23:1
18th Century
Theologian
This and the next chapter contain the last addresses of Joshua. These addresses were undoubtedly among the closing acts of Joshua’s life but were e…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 23:1
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Joshua 23:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass a long time after
Or "after many days" F15 , that is, years:
that …
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 23:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Joshua was old and dying, and he urged them to pay close attention to what he then said. He reminded them of the great things God had done for them…