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A Historically Charged Location
Commentators explain that Joshua chose Shechem for this final covenant renewal because of its deep historical significance. It was where God first appeared to Abraham in the land, where Jacob built an altar, and where Israel had first committed to the covenant after entering Canaan. Gathering here was a powerful, tangible reminder of God's long-standing faithfulness to His promises.
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Joshua
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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 24:1
18th Century
Theologian
Shechem, situated between the mountains Ebal and Gerizim, had already been the scene of a solemn rehearsal of the covenant soon after the people fi…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 24:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
(b) JOSHUA’S LAST CHARGE TO THE PEOPLE.
Joshua gathered all the tribes ... —At the former address the rule…
John Calvin
On Joshua 24:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Joshua gathered all the tribes, etc. He now, in my opinion, explains more fully what he previously related more briefly. For it would …
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John Gill
On Joshua 24:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem
The nine tribes and a half; not all the individuals of them,…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 24:1–14
17th Century
Minister
We must never think our work for God is done until our life is done. If He lengthens our days beyond what we expected, like those of Joshua, it is …