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God's Sovereign Hand
Commentators highlight that this verse showcases God's sovereign control over history. He didn't just allow events to happen; He actively "gave" children to Isaac, "gave" Mount Seir to Esau, and guided Jacob to Egypt. Each step was a deliberate part of His unfolding plan to fulfill His covenant promises to Israel.
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Joshua
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John Calvin
On Joshua 24:4
16th Century
Theologian
But Jacob and his children went down, etc. After mentioning the rejection of Esau, he proceeds to state how Jacob went down into Egypt. Th…
John Gill
On Joshua 24:4
17th Century
Pastor
And I gave unto Isaac Jacob and Esau
When Rebekah was barren, so that the children appeared the more to be the gift …
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 …