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When you disobey the covenant of Yahweh your God, which he commanded you, and go and serve other gods, and bow down yourselves to them; then will the anger of Yahweh be kindled against you, and you shall perish quickly from off the good land which he has given to you.

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Idolatry: The Core Betrayal

Commentators explain that the primary transgression Joshua warns against is idolatry. John Gill specifies that this act violates the core of God's covenant and is uniquely provoking to Him, as He is a "jealous God" for His honor and worship. The warning is not about minor infractions but a fundamental betrayal of their relationship with the one true God.

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Joshua

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 23:16

19th Century

Bishop

The resemblance between this verse and an exhortation in Deuteronomy should be noticed, Joshua 11:16–17, Take heed to yourselves, le…

John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 23:16

17th Century

Pastor

When ye have transgressed the covenant of the Lord your God ,
which he commanded you
…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 23:11–16

17th Century

Minister

If we would cleave to the Lord, we must always stand on our guard, for many a soul is lost through carelessness. Love the Lord your God, and you wi…

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