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Now therefore take twelve men out of the tribes of Israel, for every tribe a man.
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Obedience Before Understanding
Commentators note that the specific purpose for these twelve men is not revealed until the next chapter. This serves as a powerful example of faith in action. God often calls His people to take steps of obedience before they have a complete understanding of His plan, requiring trust in His leadership.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
Take you twelve men. —These were selected beforehand and kept in readiness, that there might be no delay in the work whic…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now therefore take you twelve men For what end and purpose is not mentioned.
Abarbinel is of the opinion that…
Presbyterian
The waters of Jordan shall be cut off. This must be done in a way that had never been done before, except in the dividing of the Red Sea. …
