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Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come you up out of the Jordan.
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The Virtue of Waiting
Commentators note that the priests with the ark did not move from their position in the riverbed until they were explicitly commanded to do so by Joshua. This highlights a principle of patient obedience, encouraging believers to wait for God's clear timing and direction rather than acting presumptuously, even when a task seems finished.
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Reformed Baptist
Joshua therefore commanded the priests In obedience to the Lord, and sent them an order:
saying…
Presbyterian
The priests with the ark did not stir until ordered to move. Let no one be weary of waiting while they have the tokens of God's presence with them,…