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Joshua spoke to the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. They took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.
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God's Word Leads the Way
Commentators highlight a major shift in divine guidance. Under Moses, Israel followed the pillar of cloud and fire. Now, under Joshua, they follow the Ark of the Covenant, which contained God's written law. This emphasizes a transition to being led by the revealed Word of God, which was placed visibly at the head of the nation as they entered their inheritance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They took up - that is, on the day following. The course of events is anticipated.
19th Century
Anglican
The preliminary orders stipulated that the priests were to carry the ark. This was usually the duty of the Levites of the family of Kohath, but at …
16th Century
Protestant
And Joshua spoke to the priests, etc. It is probable that the priests were informed why God wanted the ark to go before them, so they woul…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joshua spoke unto the priests On the morrow, that is, on the tenth day of the month, the day on which they went …
The Israelites came to Jordan in faith, having been told that they should pass it. In the way of duty, let us proceed as far as we can and depend o…
