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A Heartfelt Rejection
The people's immediate and passionate rejection of idolatry is highlighted by commentators as a model response. They don't just agree with Joshua; they express a deep, personal 'abhorrence' (Gill) for the very idea of forsaking the Lord. Scholars like Calvin note this isn't just obedience, but a voluntary commitment rooted in gratitude for God's past faithfulness and redemption.
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 24:16
19th Century
Bishop
God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods. —The feelings of the people are naturally shocked by the…
John Calvin
On Joshua 24:16
16th Century
Theologian
And the people answered and said, etc. Here we see he had no reason to regret the option given, when the people, not swearing in the words…
John Gill
On Joshua 24:16
17th Century
Pastor
And the people answered and said
To Joshua, upon his proposal to them, the option he gave them to serve the Lord or …
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 24:15–28
17th Century
Minister
It is essential that the service of God's people be performed with a willing mind. For LOVE is the only genuine principle from which all a…